{"product_id":"barro-oaxacan-clay-pendant","title":"Barro Pendant Light: Oaxacan Clay and Glass by Graypants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"lm-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pendant that looks as if it was lifted out of the ground and switched on: a wood-fired clay body from Oaxaca, Mexico, topped with a blown-glass shade that lets the light glow softly through. Designed by Caterina Moretti of Peca design studio with Graypants, it brings the quiet weight of a handmade object to a dining table, kitchen island, bar or bedside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Natural Clay with Clear Glass for warm, earthen tones, or Charcoal Clay with Smoke Glass for a deep, smoky black. Every Barro is made to order, so the piece that arrives is made for your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:1.25em auto;max-width:420px;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0119\/3052\/files\/Catrina_1024px.jpg?v=1792665182\" alt=\"Caterina Moretti of Peca design studio holding a clay form, designer of the Barro pendant for Graypants\" width=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eCaterina Moretti of Peca design studio, designer of Barro\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin:1em 0;padding-left:1em;border-left:3px solid #999\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The black clay technique dates back from pre-Hispanic times.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaterina Moretti, Barro designer, speaking to Dezeen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarro grew out of a simple idea: let raw materials speak. Caterina Moretti of Peca design studio is drawn to nature and raw materials, and to the way one material can take many shapes and textures, from the special to the everyday. For Barro she honored the black clay tradition of San Bartolo Coyotepec, in Oaxaca, and gave it a clean, contemporary silhouette that keeps the hand of the maker visible instead of hiding it behind a glaze. It is a craft that, in her words, \"tells our people's story of empirical knowledge, exploring and communicating with nature.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe chose Oaxacan artisan Amando Pedro to make each pendant. \"When I first met Amando Pedro, I was struck with his vast knowledge of the barro negro craft and his passion for it,\" she said. \"I was also struck by his eagerness to experiment and innovate.\" The glass shades are blown in a workshop in the city of Oaxaca, and Moretti kept close communication between the artisan, the glassblowers and herself throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraypants itself began in Seattle, founded by architects Seth Grizzle and Jonathan Junker, and today works from studios in Seattle and Amsterdam. It is best known for sculptural lighting made from unexpected materials, from recycled cardboard to hand-fired clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Is Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is slow and physical. Earth from around Oaxaca is mixed with water into a slip, poured into handmade plaster molds, and fired in a wood-burning kiln that is stoked continuously for nine hours. There is no glaze. Instead, each piece is hand-polished with river stones, which gives the surface its smooth, organic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charcoal Clay finish takes one more step. The kiln is sealed with mud so the clay absorbs smoke, then the piece is fired again, which darkens it to a rich charcoal. Because the finish comes from fire, smoke and hand polishing, no two pendants are identical, and that variation is part of the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarro adds texture and warmth to rooms that lean sleek. The matte, stone-polished clay softens hard lines in a modern kitchen, while the glass shade keeps the light gentle and flattering. It pairs naturally with wood, linen, plaster and stone, and it holds its own as a single statement or in a staggered group over a long island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also built to be lived with. Ceramic and glass do not fade or peel, and the fixture needs only a light dusting with a dry duster or compressed air. It is an honest, long-lasting piece rather than a trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Real Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang one above a dining table, a pair over a kitchen island, a single piece beside the bed, or a row along a restaurant bar. The standard 6.5 ft (2 m) black cord gives you room to set the height your ceiling and sight lines need, and a longer 16 ft (5 m) cord, custom cords and custom canopies are available on request. Barro takes a standard E26 bulb (not included), up to 15W LED, and 2700K warm white is recommended. It is UL certified, fire retardant and rated for dry locations only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterina Moretti of Peca design studio, with Graypants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eMade with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOaxacan artisan Amando Pedro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Clay with Clear Glass; Charcoal Clay with Smoke Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eShade size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.625 in (17 cm) diameter x 13.75 in (35 cm) high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eCanopy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack powder-coated, 4.5 in diameter x 0.375 in high; custom canopies available on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, 6.5 ft (2 m); 16 ft (5 m) cord and custom cords available on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 lb (2.5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood-fired clay, blown glass shade, powder-coated metal canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eLight source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne E26 socket, up to 15W LED, 2700K recommended (bulb not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V, 50-60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eLocation rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry locations only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eIP rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20, dry locations only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eSafety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFire retardant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean with a dry duster or compressed air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay body handmade and glass shade blown in Oaxaca, Mexico; designed in Seattle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eItem numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGP-2700-NC-UL (Natural Clay \/ Clear Glass); GP-2701-CS-UL (Charcoal Clay \/ Smoke Glass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eLead time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to order, about 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade for You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarro is made to order by hand, so each piece is crafted after you choose it. That care is why every order is final sale, and it is why our team is glad to talk through finish, scale or placement with you before you order. You are not buying a stock item from a shelf; you are commissioning a small piece of Oaxacan craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraypants lighting hangs in hotels, restaurants and workplaces around the world, and the studio's own project list includes Crowne Plaza Budapest, True Food Kitchen, Amazon and NBBJ. Barro brings that same studio standard into a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNot the Right Fit If\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarro is a made-to-order piece, so it is not for projects that need a fixture within days. It is for dry, indoor locations only, and it is not a glossy, perfectly uniform finish: the beauty is in the hand-polished variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions We Hear Most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Natural Clay and Charcoal Clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Clay shows the warm, earthy color of the fired clay and is paired with clear glass. Charcoal Clay is fired a second time in a kiln sealed with mud, so it absorbs smoke and turns a deep charcoal, and it is paired with smoke glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Barro pendant include a light bulb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It takes a standard E26 bulb, up to 15W LED. A 2700K warm white bulb is recommended for a glow that suits the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy will mine look slightly different from the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is wood-fired and polished by hand with river stones, so color and tone vary from one pendant to the next. That individuality is part of what makes Barro special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will my Barro take to arrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarro is made to order, with a lead time of about 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it outdoors or in a bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarro is rated for dry locations only, so it belongs in indoor spaces such as dining rooms, kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat interior styles does it suit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts organic, handmade character works with Scandinavian, rustic, minimalist and organic-modern interiors, and it adds warmth to contemporary kitchens and restaurant bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I know before installing it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraypants advises having a licensed electrician handle the ceiling wiring, turning the power off and testing it first, and checking for hidden wires before drilling. 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