Barro Rojo, or Red Clay Terracotta Cochinito (Piglet) Salsa Bowl with Matching Spoon Made in San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca.

Delight in the whimsical charm of these Barro Rojo Terracotta Piglet Salsa Bowl, a unique piece of Mexican handmade artisanal pottery. Handcrafted with love in San Marcos Tlapazola, a Zapotec town in the landscapes of Oaxaca famous for its Barro Rojo (red clay) pottery. 

·Sold as a set that includes: one (1) salsa bowl and one (1) matching spoon

·Made by women artisans in San Marcos Tlapazola, in Oaxaca

·Food-Safe, Lead-Free: No dyes or glazed are used, the special gloss, color, and texture is achieved by the locally-sourced clay, burnishing, and baking process

·Red Clay is known for its resistance to high temperatures, making this the perfect cookware for open-fire cooking

·One-of-a-kind: Each piece has inimitable color variations, which may include black/gray fire stains, making them one-of-a-kind.

·Handmade: no molds or potter's wheels are used when making these salsa bowls.

·APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS: Salsa Bowl: 4 ¼” in diameter x 2 ¾” tall 8 fl. oz Spoon: 4 ¼” long x ½” wide (1” at bowl)

·CARE: We recommend handwashing this piece to ensure texture remains the same for years. Wash only after completely cooling.  Some pieces of red clay may filter water (because no glaze or sealant was used). Emerenciana, recommends cooking the piece with atole or a thick beverage and letting the piece cool before washing. Doing this several times will “cure” the piece as time and use is the best way to seal barro rojo pieces.

At Lolo - Mercadito we are committed to acknowledging the nature of each product. With each purchase, you are getting a unique and authentic piece that was handmade with love by artisans from Mexico. These are artisanal products. For this reason, there might be some flaws and variations in color, measurements, shapes, and design.