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Like the sun itself, this circular mirror is surrounded in splendor. Marcos Luzalde evokes sunbeams with this radiant design. Carved from mohena, a fine Peruvian hardwood, the frame is covered with bronze leaf.
As the father of eight, Marcos knows how difficult it can be to work and care for a family. At his workshop, he employs others from his community. Most are young single mothers. He ensures that they have flexible schedules that enable them to care for their children.
When I was thirteen, a neighbor taught me the art of gold leaf...to make golden mirrors. I fell in love with this art and it has stayed with me all my life. Eventually I set-up my own workshop and I have been able to teach this art to younger workers. I am proud of this - gold leaf has been an important Peruvian art since colonial times and once there were many workshops. Now my workshop is one of the few that produce gold leaf mirrors, to pass this art to the next generation is one of the gifts I have been given.
Years ago Marcos bought land on credit. He built his house and workshop on the land only to discover that the land did not belong to him. It took him years to recover from this fraud. In spite of this setback, he has persevered. He supports himself and his family and is constantly working to expand his business.
Marcos has eight children, his youngest daughter is still attending school. He hopes that the education he provides will give her a brilliant future and that she will realize all her dreams.
Novica sales support Marcos' family and the families of his workers. They provide a steady income enabling him to maintain his workshop and provide jobs for others in his community.
Marcos has faced many difficulties, he finds strength in knowing that his hard work will help to give his daughter a brilliant future.
Through the years Marcos has grown his workshop. He is now able to employ other artisans in his community.
Great mirror. Looks wonderful in my living room.
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Received this mirror in such a timely manner from Marcos. It was packed so well to make it's way to NYC, and once I opened it, I was even that much more impressed than how great it looked online. Marcos' level of quality and detail shows his talent and craftmanship. LOVE the way it looks as you enter my apartment - and love that i'm supporting local artisans.
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Esto es muy bonito y elegante. Se ve muy bien en mi sala. Estoy Muy contento con esta compra.??
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"Woodwork makes me feel good about myself because it means it's a way of preserving an aspect of Peruvian artistry...."
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Denver CO USA
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