reverse painted

Working together as a close-knit team, an Andean family works on the fields. The older women pick flowers, father carries bananas, and the daughter watches them encouragingly. Felicita Espinoza paints the scene by hand with sublime detail, on the reverse side of glass. There are painted glass panels on every side of this captivating jewelry box.

Women engage in friendly banter as they take a rest from collecting flowers from the fields. They are dressed in traditional costumes, featuring ample skirts and a poncho, as well as a hat over their braided hair. Peru's Felicita Espinoza paints the scene by hand with admirable detail on the reverse side of glass. There are painted glass panels on every side of this captivating jewelry box.