Tlacoyal Ojalata Earrings

A sacred heart rendered in tin — where ancient craft meets living tradition.

These heart-shaped earrings are handcrafted by master artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, using ojalata (tin), a material long beloved in Mexican folk art for its warmth, lightness, and expressive character. Each earring is carefully cut and shaped from tin into a sacred heart silhouette — a symbol deeply rooted in Mexican devotional culture — then finished with artisan detail that honors generations of craft tradition.

At the center of each piece rests a Tlacoyal pom-pom — a handmade adornment crafted from hand-spun wool, dyed using traditional colorants ranging from plant-based pigments to vibrant synthetics. The Tlacoyal is a symbol of Oaxacan identity, and its presence here bridges generations of textile and jewelry artistry into a single wearable heirloom.

No two pairs are exactly alike. That is the nature — and the beauty — of true handcraft.

Details

• Closure: Kidney Wire
• Total Length: 5"
• Weight per earring: 0.6 oz
• Material: Tin (Ojalata)
• Pom-pom: hand-spun wool, traditionally dyed

Non-returnable. Non-exchangeable.

HANDMADE IN MEXICO — Oaxaca