Hojalata Barrette Iris All the Details about Order

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a pen holder and 2 small pockets for accessories

Handcast Britannia pewter decorative button

Dimensions: 5

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Hojalata Barrette Iris All the Details about Order[oh ha lah tah] This hand cast Britannia Metal barrette is reminiscent of traditional Mexican Tinwork or "Hojalata", which dates back to the 16th Century colonial period. Many credit the state of Guanajuato (Coco, our metal casting expert's own home state), as the birthplace of this art form. Considered Mexican colonial hacienda and folk art, the material was easy to work with and economical. Often called the poor mans silver, tin was pounded, stamped