Santa Cruz Cachán Caracol Seashell Clay Sculpture Hearts Made from local clay

Made from local clay

A deep naturally black color

CARE: We recommend handwashing this piece to ensure the same texture for years

The artisans begin by milling local clay into a soft

Santa Cruz Cachán Caracol Seashell Clay Sculpture Hearts Made from local claySanta Cruz Burnished Caracol Seashell Decorative Sculpture Handmade in Santa Cruz de Cachn, Michoacn This sculptural seashell form was handmade in Santa Cruz de Cachn using barro alisado, a technique where clay is shaped by hand or on a rustic lathe, smoothed with a river stone, and then fired in a wood burning kiln. The surface is left unglazed, letting the terracotta color and smoky fire markings show through. Its spiraled shape mimics a caracol