Jicara - Black Agave handmade neither does food nor the

neither does food nor the people

These engraved jícaras from the village of Pinotepa de Don Luis

Please note: due to its handmade nature

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Jicara - Black Agave handmade neither does food nor theThese engraved jcaras from the village of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Oaxaca are the result of a technique passed down through generations of artisans; in our case, they are handcrafted by Jos Cruz Sanz. The jcara, or dried gourd, comes from the Ciria tree that grows along the Oaxacan coast and is engraved using tools called gubias of varying sharpness, as well as sandpaper and acrylic paint for polishing and decorating. The engraved designs reflect the