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The classic beauty of the Baroque era inspires Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez to show her expertise and talent in this exquisite wood tray. Using the reverse glass painting technique, Asunta creates a traditional leafy design in a palette of turquoise, green, purple and yellow hues. The frame made out of cedarwood is painted in a golden hue that completes the piece with elegance.
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I purchased this beautiful high-quality handmade tray for myself as sometimes I like to sit in the tv room & have lunch or dinner on it. I am glad that I chose the black. It is very rich looking!
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This is a beautiful mirror that I purchased from Asunta Perez to match another that I purchased a while back. In the past I have bought other mirrors of hers as well for gifts to family members.
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This box had a top with koi fish painted so beautifully on it. I really like it very much. I want to be sure it is placed where others can admire it. It is prettier in real life than in the photo.
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You can find our reverse-painted glass tray 'Baroque Reef' by Asunta Pelaez in tableware categories such as Leaf and Tree Serveware, Reverse Painted Glass Serveware, Hand Painted Serveware, Wood Serveware and Glass Serveware. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Confronting Adversity
In 2016, Asunta was diagnosed with a serious throat disease. She has no health insurance and uses her earnings from NOVICA to fund her treatments. She also has a husband and her workers who depend on her. Through all this, she has shown such perseverance and strength and continues to work hard and balance her responsibilities.
Preserving Traditions
Asunta uses the traditional Peruvian technique of reverse-painted glass. Brought to Peru during the colonial period, every detail is done by hand, requiring great skill and patience. She teaches the technique to others through her workshop and hopes they will continue to practice and pass down the traditional technique to keep it alive for future generations.
Moving On Up
Asunta's sales have increased more than threefold since she joined Novica. When Asunta first started out, she had a small workshop with two part-time assistants. Now she is able to rent a larger space close to her home and provide work for more people.
Microcredit Financing
Asunta Pelaez has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1800 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, paint and lacquer for production.
Job Creator
In addition to the artisans she employs full time, Asunta works with one temporary artisan — another NOVICA artisan who helps Asunta with the most physically demanding parts of her work because of her illness.
Enabling Education
This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.
Profound Impact
Asunta's sales are critical to supporting herself, her elder husband and her workers along with their families. Her personal health situation makes each sale that much more important.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
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