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Handcrafted Tooled Leather Decorative Box, "Colonial Traditions"

Product ID: 215612

Oscar Pastor by Oscar Pastor (46)
Portrayed in tooled leather, golden birds sing in a Peruvian vineyard. Oscar Pastor crafts this elegant decorative box from mohena wood with an... more

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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.

  • 0.91 kgs
  • 2.0 lbs
  • 10.5 cm H x 34.5 cm W x 12.5 cm D
  • 4.1" H x 13.5" W x 4.9" D

  • Leather, mohena wood, plywood and wrought iron
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Features an aged antique finish
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 215612
Oscar Pastor
Oscar Pastor

The Andes

Leather home accents

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Moving On Up

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

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

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

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

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

Profound Impact

Oscar uses his steady income from NOVICA to pay for daily essentials and support the education of his girls.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Oscar provides jobs to young people entering the workforce and helps them explore their own unique talents.

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