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SKU: 6109890

SKU# 6109890

Lovely little antiqued floral box is perfect for jewelry or other small valuables. Adorned with reverse painted glass, a traditional art form from Peru. The wood base is sustainable composite wood. In reverse glass painting the design is silk screened onto the back or reverse side of the glass. The painting is done “back to front”: details painted first, then larger color areas, and finally a background color. In the last stage, artisans apply a coat of varnish to protect the paint. Reverse painting requires great care and skill, as the visual “surface” is painted first then layered over, so errors cannot be corrected. Reverse painting has an ancient history going back to the Middle Ages.
  • Composite wood, glass
  • Fitted lid
  • 7.5Lx5Wx2H inches
  • Made in Peru

UPC Code: 732919448542

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Allpa

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Artisan Group: Allpa
Country: Peru

Allpa is named for a Quechua Indian word that means "earth." Allpa is a Peruvian craft trading company providing marketing assistance to artisan groups and family workshops throughout Peru. In addition, Allpa provides technical help, product development advice, skills training, tools and appropriate equipment to artisans.

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