Hojalata Barrette Iris See our FAQ for all

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Handcast Britannia pewter decorative button

Two clip sizes available

a pen holder and 2 small pockets for accessories

Hojalata Barrette Iris See our FAQ for all[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