IMPORTANT: It’s come to our attention that the calabashes for this model are more sensitive and prone to cracking. So when curing, please only steep the gourd in hot water (150F), for about 5-10 minutes then rinse. Cracks on certain calabashes can form when steeped in water for too long for the first time, so it’s best to avoid the typical curing method.
Our handcrafted mate criollo takes you back to the basics with a beautiful, “naked” calabash gourd and a separate leather base to hold it upright (or at an angle for steeping the mountain!). Without all the adornments, this is for the simple and to-the-point materos that want something versatile and extremely functional. The calabash itself is shaped similar to a cuia, making it great for chimarrao as well.
(The size and shape of each gourd varies from the pictures shown as no two gourds are the same – some are larger, some are smaller. Due to the nature of this product, natural blemishes and marks are normal.)
Dimensions (approx.): Base: 3.5 x 2.5in. Calabash: 4 x 4in.
