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Wood and Leather Magazine Rack, "Iquilla"
Rugged textures evoke the ancient allure of Andean design, as the artisans of the Rios Family intricately emboss the leather surface of this magazine rack. The frame is constructed from tornillo wood, offering a presentation for the exquisitely symmetrical details rendered by hand. Iquilla is an Aymara word meaning "flower."
- 2.00 kgs
- 4.4 lbs
- 35 cm H x 40 cm W x 25 cm D
- 13.75" H x 15.75" W x 9.75" D
- Tornillo wood, plywood and leather
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
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Rios Family has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of quality leather and wood to increase production.
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Write a review"For us, embossing leather is a family tradition. My father inherited it from his father, and handed it down to us."
Jose Antonio Rios and his family have been dedicated to the traditional art of tooling and embossing leather furniture for several generations. This... read more
