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Product ID: 215612
Portrayed in tooled leather, golden birds sing in a Peruvian vineyard. Oscar Pastor crafts this elegant decorative box from mohena wood with an antique finish and a wrought iron clasp. A leather handle lets it be carried from room to room.
You can find our mohena and leather box 'Colonial Traditions' by Oscar Pastor in decor accessories categories such as Floral Decorative Boxes and Wood Decorative Boxes. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Moving On Up
Oscar suffered from depression and worry about not being able to support his family. He would walk the streets, going door to door to try to sell his products. His income has increased more than three times since joining Novica and he is now able to rely on the sales of his products to pay for household essentials and to support his daughters' educations.
Preserving Traditions
Since the introduction of handcrafted leather by the Spaniards during the colonial period, Peruvian culture has added its own twist with cultural designs and local materials. Oscar uses the traditions of handcrafted leather in his work, keeping the technique alive for future generations to enjoy.
Microcredit Financing
Oscar Pastor has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $2400. Proceeds were used to purchase of leather and hardwoods such as mohena, cedar, and tornillo, as well as in paints, sealers, and lacquer.
Enabling Education
Oscar's sales help provide and support his two daughters' education, giving them access to opportunities they didn't have before.
Caring for Children
Oscar treasures his two daughters, Cheli and Maria Jose, and he does everything he can to provide a better life for them.
Profound Impact
Oscar uses his steady income from NOVICA to pay for daily essentials and support the education of his girls.
Job Creator
Oscar provides jobs to young people entering the workforce and helps them explore their own unique talents.
"…my work… excites me. It fulfills me. And so each day I renew and perfect my designs…."
Oscar José Pastor Yauris, was born July 11, 1972. His father died when the boy was ten and, without the head of the family to work and support them... read more