Death of Don Valente Nieto, of Black Pottery Fame, Spells End of An Era

The legacy left by Doña Rose and husband Don Juventino was carried forward prodominently by their son, Don Valente. While his recent death signals the end of an era, his children and their children will continue the tradition of making barro negro, black pottery, in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca. Don Valente is remembered here:

http://mexican-travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/remembering-don-valente-famed-alfarero-of-san-bartolo-coyotepec

Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast

Black Pottery, Used Clothing and City Markets in Oaxaca

For Alvin Starkman's most recent brief articles about barro negro, bringing your used clothing to Oaxaca, and Oaxaca's city marketplaces, please go to the following webpages:

1) The Development of Black Pottery in San Bartolo Coyotepec:

http://folk-art.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_black_pottery_of_san_bartolo_coyotepec

2) Bringing Used Clothing to Oaxaca:

http://mexican-travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/used_clothing_for_oaxaca

3) Markets in the City of Oaxaca:

http://mexican-travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/markets_in_the_city_of_oaxaca