hand painted mirrors

The glamour of the baroque Spanish era in Peru produced a unique decorative style that brings a touch of nature and elegance to any home. This heritage stays alive with the work of artisans such as Flora Polo, who creates this reverse-painted glass mirror. Masterfully made by hand, ivory and brown floral motifs are arranged on the reverse side of glass panes, which are set into a wooden frame accented with golden-toned details.

By Peruvian artisan Alejandro Chavez, this wall mirror celebrates the traditional nativity. In the style of traditional retablos, Chavez diligently crafts a variety of different figurines from ceramic, painted by hand within a wood frame that surrounds a mirror in the center. The upper portion of the frame depict the nativity, while the left and right sections depict scenes with angels, a villager, and a chicken. The bottom section depicts a group of villagers traveling to view the newborn child.

The workshop of Winfred Korley in Ghana presents this unique framed mirror hand crafted from sese wood. The frame of the mirror is painted black and features a motif created by etching the wood with diagonal, vertical, and horizontal lines. The name given to this mirror is Ohemaa which means "Queen Mother" in the Twi language of the Akan tribe.

By Peruvian artisan Alejandro Chavez, this wall mirror celebrates the traditional nativity. In the style of traditional retablos, Chavez diligently crafts a variety of different figurines from ceramic, painted by hand within a wood frame that surrounds a mirror in the center. The upper portion of the frame depict the nativity, while the left and right sections depict a hat and a mask shop. The bottom section depicts a group of musicians dancing and playing traditional music.

This handcrafted wall mirror by Alejandro Chavez is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that seamlessly blends the artistic traditions of Ayacucho, Peru, with contemporary decorative elements. Its wooden frame, meticulously hand-carved and painted, bursts with vibrant colors and delicate floral designs that elegantly frame the central composition. At its heart lies the mirror itself, radiating light and adding visual depth while reflecting not only its surroundings but also the profound cultural and spiritual connection of the Andean people to their heritage. Surrounding the mirror, intricately hand-molded and painted ceramic figurines bring to life everyday and festive scenes from rural Andean life: farmers working the land, musicians playing traditional instruments and dancers dressed in vivid regional attire. Adding further dimension, the piece prominently features a nativity scene and a depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, each rendered with exquisite detail and reverence.

This wondrous creation is an homage to the ancestral Inca gods. Drawing inspiration from the sacred image of the Inti, the Sun god, Marcos Luzalde handcrafts a wall mirror from wood and glass. After a long process, he adds the final touch: metallic tones and bronze leaf accents, both allowing a luminous design.