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By Peruvian artisan Abel Rios, this decorative box will bring the beauty of colonial handicrafts to your home. Crafted from leather over mohena wood, the chest features colorful nature-inspired patterns and birds that are carefully tooled by hand in the leather. The box opens with a latch to reveal a single-compartment interior for storing your belongings.
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The beauty and richness of the color and design add a warmth and depth to standard pottery barn fare. Everyone comments about the piece.
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My 2nd piece from Abel Rios.......so wonderful!
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Well made with much attention to detail. The table is very sturdy, yet beautiful!
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You can find our leather and wood decorative box 'Colorful Chest' by Abel Rios in decor accessories categories such as Animal Themed Decorative Boxes, Leather Decorative Boxes and Wood Decorative Boxes. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
"At the age of 16, I joined my brother's workshop to learn to work with leather. At 21, I set up my own workshop and began to create the wood and leather designs that I am known for. I love the history that I am able to bring to my work. Since colonial times, leather and wood have been combined to create many practical and decorative pieces of furniture and art. My style is distinct and detailed. I use motifs from Peruvian culture and my workshop is known for quality. I love this art and enjoy teaching my workers the skills that were generously taught to me. Many of my workers have gone on to open their own workshops. This gives me pleasure. This is how we keep the art alive."
Profound Impact
"I have found great success with Novica. I am now an established artisan and my work is sold around the world. I have the life I once imagined but, most importantly, I have made my family secure. My children are educated and they work with me - together we bring our love of Peruvian history and craft to a respected family project."
Moving On Up
Abel no longer shares the rented patio with his chickens - the site of his first workshop. Today, the Rios family has bought that house and built a four story workshop on the adjacent land. They employ other artisans to help meet the international demand for their handcrafted products.
Working with Disabilities
Abel is determined to give back - to share the good fortune that he has found. He employs two people who have thrived in the supportive environment his workshop provides. His assistant is intellectually challenged and one of his wood carvers is profoundly deaf.
Job Creator
Abel now has several full-time assistants.
"With my older brother's generous and providential offer, I learned the wonderful art of leather work – a craft that continues to fascinate me and consume most of my days."
"I have been crafting fine leather products since the age of 16. Initially, I began by helping my older brother Hector in his leather workshop... read more