{"product_id":"mate-criollo-de-argentina-handmade-borravino-mate-gourd-natural-calabash","title":"Mate Criollo de Argentina-Handmade Borravino Mate Gourd | Natural Calabash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCada detalle en alpaca es cincelado a mano, uno por uno, con terminaciones finas y dedicación. No hay dos iguales, cada mate tiene su propia identidad.♥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this piece truly special is its fully handcrafted alpaca work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Solid alpaca base for stability and durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hand-soldered alpaca structure surrounding the mate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Artisan-made virola (rim), carefully finished by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach alpaca detail is individually hand-chiseled, with fine, delicate finishes and exceptional attention to detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo two pieces are exactly alike — every mate carries its own unique character and artisan signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach metal piece is individually shaped and soldered, a meticulous process that can take 2 to 3 weeks per mate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💛 This is not industrial production — this is slow, intentional craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧉 DETAILS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Natural calabaza (porongo mate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hand-dyed in deep borravino color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Full alpaca base (firm and elegant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hand-soldered alpaca structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Artisan-crafted virola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Each piece is unique in shape and tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Corrientes, Argentina 🇦🇷\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Height: 4.1 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Width: 3.6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Depth: 2.5 – 2.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Slight variations are part of the handmade process)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCLUDED:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium mate gourd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions how to cure the gourd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“These are my personal favorites from my latest shipment… I honestly didn’t want to sell them.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flia Mendoza Ivana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44973940670672,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4077\/5632\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-26at5.39.45PM.jpg?v=1774927122","url":"https:\/\/www.vpmunay.com\/en-ca\/products\/mate-criollo-de-argentina-handmade-borravino-mate-gourd-natural-calabash","provider":"VP munay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}