Objetos —
Black
Clay
Collection
Spirits must have a home, typically in an object. From their home, they speak to us and guide our actions. A song, a prayer, a dream, or an idea may be revealed or remembered simply by cradling these objects in your hands.
Using only water and soil —De ELLA has orchestrated a harmonious set of purposefully designed objects meant to accentuate Her tastings and experiences.
De ELLA’s clay vessels come from the soil of the sacred agaves. They connect us to plant intelligence and the imaginal realm. Through art and tradition, De ELLA ensures the language of our ancestors is still heard and felt today.
HAND-
CRAFTED
The Black Clay Collection is hand-crafted by Lalo Martinez and birthed by the fires of his ancestors. The artisan behind De ELLA’s Black Clay Collection has mastered – through eight generations of family craft – the creation of these vessels as a bridge to the spirit realm.
Handcrafted through an intensive 30 day process — each De ELLA black clay piece is made from hand-harvested Oaxacan clay — hand-smoothed with crystal quartz and hand-fired with local tree resins.
De ELLA’s Black Clay Collection can withstand direct contact with cooking fires and cleaning in the dishwasher without sacrificing the integrity or the hand- polished, unglazed finish of the clay.
Mezcal Ritual
Gently pour into your palms. Wait before smelling. Rub both palms and hands together. Then slowly behind ears, behind neck.
Take a deep breath in your palms.
You will smell the sweet roast of the piñas (agave hearts).
Do not sip with a dry mouth. Moisten your lips. Then kiss the mezcal with a very tight, slow drawl.
Move the spirit around the inside of your mouth and gently down the chest. Allow your taste buds to adjust to the complex character.
The second sip is more true and open.
Kiss her and let the flavors wash over and through you. Breath out well.
Welcome to the magic of De ELLA.
