Mariposas Sacred Heart Barro Pigmentado SMD4 and delicate wire legs

and delicate wire legs

a lacquering technique native to Olinalá

shaped by the skilled hands of local Zapotec women

No dyes or paints

Mariposas Sacred Heart Barro Pigmentado SMD4 and delicate wire legsMariposas Sacred Heart Barro Pigmentado Handmade in Metepec, Estado de Mxico This stunning Corazn Sagrado is handcrafted from barro pigmentado, the celebrated clay of Metepec, Estado de Mxico. Artisans sculpt each piece by hand, apply rich mineral pigments with traditional brushwork, and fire the clay to set the colors permanently. Delicate flowers and butterflies are individually attached to the heart's surface with fine wires, creating a three