Mate gourd with alpaca

Mate gourd handcrafted with nickel silverArgentinian gauchos loved their mate gourd. A favorite cured drink that represents traditional Argentinian habits.The mate gourd is made with calebasse and is decorated with alpaca. • Note: mate gourds are different in size because of the nature of calebasse.• Curing your mate gourd: You can seal the cup by filling the gourd with a used and wet yerba mate, then pour a shot of hot water and let it rest for one whole day. Your cured drink will be ready to drink once you cleaned all the yerba mate out of it.• Cleaning the mate cup: Never leave your cup wet. Use your finger or a spoon to scoop out the tea, rinse it well and set it to dry. • All products are handmade in Buenos Aires, Argentina.