Santa Cruz Cachán Caracol Seashell Clay Sculpture Tortilleros Neck loop strap

Neck loop strap

or a perfect gift for those who love Mexican silver craftsmanship

located at the front chest

creating a piece that celebrates cultural heritage

Santa Cruz Cachán Caracol Seashell Clay Sculpture Tortilleros Neck loop strapSanta 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