Hand-Carved Mezcal Gourd, or Jícara with Natural Base Necklaces This Mexican handwoven masterpiece

This Mexican handwoven masterpiece

They are the most used garment in indigenous communities across Mexico and Central America and are used for various occasions

adorned by crocheted details on the neckline and sleeves

this exquisite piece embodies a revered creature representing ancient knowledge and endurance

Hand-Carved Mezcal Gourd, or Jícara with Natural Base Necklaces This Mexican handwoven masterpieceGourd, or Jcara, Hand Carved Mezcal Small Cup Handmade by Artisans in Pinotepa de Don Luis, Oaxaca, Mexico In Oaxaca, the birthplace of mezcal, artisans have repurposed dried gourds and turned them into mezcal drinking vessels, or jcaras. These detailed hand carved gourd vessels are transformed into works of art by carving them with images found in nature, mostly flora and fauna such as birds, rabbits, and flowers. The process to make these cups