Barro Negro Strands | The Rosa Family
Barro Negro Strands: polished black clay beads strung in two lengths, available in two bead sizes. A simple, of the earth, handmade adornment to contrast your wardrobe. Also an eclectic decorative object when not on the body. Layered with the Alice Caftan.
The Rosa family upholds the legacy of their respected matriarch, Doña Rosa Real Mateo de Nieto, a master ceramic artisan responsible for innovating the polished aesthetic, which has become iconic of the black clay pottery vessels and objects of San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca.
Medium strand/small beads: 21 inches long
Medium strand/large bead: 15 inches long
Long strand/small bead: 42 inches long
Note: due to the nature of this handmade offering, bead sizes vary, therefore length size will also vary slightly.
WOVEN is the AUGUST ETTA commitment to weaving a social tapestry across borders through conscious consumerism. 5% of all AUGUST ETTA profits go directly to Fundación En Vía in support of women entrepreneurs in Oaxaca, Mexico where many of the offerings for AUGUST ETTA are handmade.