In the Pre-Hispanic times when civilizations occupied what is now the American Continent; stood near obsidian, since this stone was of great value. The volcanic glass is worked with masters by the artisans from Tequila, Jalisco, to replicate what was their ancestors used to do for obtaining thin blades as the ones that create this collection. Involving the work with the Master Artisan and the thermal properties of this mineral we are able to have this collection of four knives for spreading.

Design by Mariana Solís, Sachie Sakai and Alejandro Morales

Obsidian work by Master Artisan Carlos Aguirre

Obsidian (volcanic glass) and tzalam wood

Brand errante mx

Negro en Filo debuted with the collective La Tlapalería as part of the collection Mexicolors, which was exhibited in Designers Block during Design Week London in September 2013.

As part of errante mx was exhibited at the Abierto Mexicano de Diseño in October 2016.

Filo en Negro is being produced and available, feel free to send an email for more info.