Colonial Wall Decor

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Colonial

Beautiful Arrangement

Floral Motif Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Beautiful Arrangement, Floral Motif Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Gliseria Soto

Painted by hand in the colonial style of reverse-painted glass, colorful flower motifs frame this rectangular wall mirror from Peru. Gliseria Soto creates this mirror, which is crafted from mohena... read more

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~~$69.99~~ $62.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Colonial Majesty

Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Colonial Majesty, Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Flora Polo

Bringing the majesty of colonial handicrafts to your home, this fantastic mirror is designed by Peruvian artisan Flora Polo. She crafts the mirror of wood with a gold-tone finish, its panels decorated... read more

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~~$149.99~~ $134.99

Artist: Flora Polo
Colonial Arrangements

Hand-Painted Floral Wall Mirror

Colonial Arrangements, Hand-Painted Floral Wall Mirror

Gliseria Soto

Framed by hand-painted floral motifs in blue, teal, and other colors, this oval wall mirror is designed by Peruvian artisan Gliseria Soto. She works in the colonial style of reverse-painted glass to... read more

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~~$69.99~~ $62.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
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Sweet Arrangement

Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror with Floral Motifs

Sweet Arrangement, Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror with Floral Motifs

Gliseria Soto

In the colonial style of reverse-painted glass, multicolored floral motifs frame this rectangular wall mirror from Peru. Gliseria Soto creates this mirror, which is crafted from mohena wood. Bronze... read more

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~~$69.99~~ $62.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Colonial Trance

Square Silver Gilded Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Colonial Trance, Square Silver Gilded Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Marcos Luzalde

As entrancing as it is beautiful, this wall mirror from Peru is crafted with inspiration from traditional colonial handicrafts. Peruvian artisan Marcos Luzalde creates this piece, framing the square... read more

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~~$209.99~~ $188.99

Artist: Marcos Luzalde
Turquoise Colonial Wreath

Turquoise Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Turquoise Colonial Wreath, Turquoise Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Asunta Pelaez

Expert in the Peruvian art of reverse painted glass, Asunta Pelaez creates a wall mirror of antiqued elegance. She hand-paints the mirror frame with floral motifs, creating a weathered illusion... read more

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~~$39.99~~ $35.99

Artist: Asunta Pelaez
Blue Colonial Wreath

Fair Trade Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror in Aged Blue

Blue Colonial Wreath, Fair Trade Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror in Aged Blue

Asunta Pelaez

Expert in the Peruvian art of reverse painted glass, Asunta Pelaez designs a wall mirror of antiqued elegance. She hand-paints the mirror frame with floral motifs, creating a weathered illusion... read more

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~~$44.99~~ $40.49

Artist: Asunta Pelaez
Floral Medallions in Purple

Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror in Purple from Peru

Floral Medallions in Purple, Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror in Purple from Peru

Asunta Pelaez

Multicolored floral medallions are painted by hand on the reverse side of glass panes against a body of purple. Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez designs this regal wall mirror, crafted from wood in a... read more

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~~$179.99~~ $161.99

Artist: Asunta Pelaez
Blazing Sun

Gold-Toned Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Blazing Sun, Gold-Toned Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Gliseria Soto

Evoking the sun, this oval wall mirror features gleaming tendrils that surround an oval composition of glass panels. Peruvian artisan Gliseria Soto creates this colonial mirror, which is crafted from... read more

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~~$189.99~~ $170.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Floral White

White and Gold Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Floral White, White and Gold Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Asunta Pelaez

A pure white field blooms with the subtle movements of blue and pink flowers, their scalloped outlines bordered in gilded splendor. The work requires intense patience, as Asunta Pelaez paints the... read more

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~~$89.99~~ $80.99

Artist: Asunta Pelaez
Idyllic Garden in Blue

Oval Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Idyllic Garden in Blue, Oval Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Gliseria Soto

Peru's Gliseria Soto works in the time-honored technique of reverse-painted glass to create this lovely wall mirror. The floral motifs are painted on the back sides of glass panes before they are set... read more

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~~$79.99~~ $71.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
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Floral Gold

Gold-Tone Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Floral Gold, Gold-Tone Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Asunta Pelaez

A golden field blooms with the subtle movements of blue and white flowers. The work requires intense patience, as Asunta Pelaez paints the motifs on the reverse side of glass panes. Reflecting the... read more

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~~$89.99~~ $80.99

Artist: Asunta Pelaez
Caramel Colonial Wreath

Brown Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Caramel Colonial Wreath, Brown Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Asunta Pelaez

Expert in the Peruvian art of reverse painted glass, Asunta Pelaez creates a wall mirror of antiqued elegance. She hand-paints the mirror frame with floral motifs, creating a weathered illusion... read more

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~~$39.99~~ $35.99

Artist: Asunta Pelaez
Golden Blaze

Colonial Bronze Leaf Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Golden Blaze, Colonial Bronze Leaf Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Gliseria Soto

Blazing like the rays of the sun, accents of mohena wood and small mirrors frame this round wall mirror from Peru. Gliseria Soto creates this mirror, which is crafted by hand in the style of colonial... read more

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~~$174.99~~ $157.49

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Oval Colony

Wood Wall Mirror with Bronze Leaf from Peru

Oval Colony, Wood Wall Mirror with Bronze Leaf from Peru

Gliseria Soto

Blazing like the rays of the sun, accents of mohena wood and small mirrors frame this oval wall mirror from Peru. Gliseria Soto creates this mirror, which is crafted by hand in the style of colonial... read more

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~~$187.99~~ $169.19

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Teal Colonial Garden

Colonial Era Inspired Style Wall Mirror with Teal Frame

Teal Colonial Garden, Colonial Era Inspired Style Wall Mirror with Teal Frame

Flora Polo

The synthesis of baroque Spanish and indigenous motifs in Peru produced a unique and elegant decorative style. Flora Polo perpetuates this heritage with a wall mirror framed in colorful... read more

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~~$129.99~~ $116.99

Artist: Flora Polo
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Sunny Arrangement

Bronze Gilded Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror

Sunny Arrangement, Bronze Gilded Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror

Gliseria Soto

Crafted by hand, accents of mohena wood and petite mirrors evoke sun rays. Peruvian artisan Gliseria Soto creates this wall mirror, which is crafted in the traditional style of colonial arts. Panels... read more

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~~$129.99~~ $116.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Floral Rays

Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror with Bronze

Floral Rays, Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror with Bronze

Gliseria Soto

Framed by mohena wood rays and mirrored accents, this round wall mirror is created by Peruvian artisans Gliseria Soto. She crafts this mirror in the style of colonial handicrafts. Panels of... read more

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~~$177.99~~ $160.19

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Luxurious Arrangement

Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Luxurious Arrangement, Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Gliseria Soto

For a luxurious addition to your home decor, this wall mirror is created by Gliseria Soto in Peru. She handcrafts this oval mirror from mohena wood, featuring gold-tone accents and petite mirrors... read more

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~~$169.99~~ $152.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Fantastic Floral

Silver-Tone Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Fantastic Floral, Silver-Tone Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Flora Polo

Designed by Floral Polo in Peru, these fantastic floral motifs will make a lovely addition to any home. In the style of reverse-painted glass, intricate and colorful floral motifs are painted onto the... read more

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~~$114.99~~ $103.49

Artist: Flora Polo
Red Colonial Wreath

Vintage Style Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Red Colonial Wreath, Vintage Style Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Asunta Pelaez

Expert in the Peruvian art of reverse painted glass, Asunta Pelaez designs a wall mirror of antiqued elegance. She hand-paints the mirror frame with floral motifs, creating a weathered illusion... read more

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~~$47.99~~ $43.19

Artist: Asunta Pelaez
Colorful Arrangement

Glass and Wood Wall Mirror with Painted Flowers

Colorful Arrangement, Glass and Wood Wall Mirror with Painted Flowers

Gliseria Soto

In geometric shapes, panels of glass are painted by hand with colorful flower motifs in the colonial style of reverse-painted glass. Peruvian artisan Gliseria Soto creates this round wall mirror... read more

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~~$69.99~~ $62.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Colonial Blaze

Sun-Shaped Bronze Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Colonial Blaze, Sun-Shaped Bronze Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Gliseria Soto

Blazing like the sun, this wall mirror showcases golden tendrils that surround a round composition of glass panels. Peruvian artisan Gliseria Soto creates this wall mirror, which is handcrafted from... read more

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~~$144.99~~ $130.49

Artist: Gliseria Soto
White Colonial Wreath

Aged White Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

White Colonial Wreath, Aged White Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Asunta Pelaez

Expert in the Peruvian art of reverse painted glass, Asunta Pelaez designs a wall mirror of antiqued elegance. She hand-paints the mirror frame with floral motifs, creating a weathered illusion... read more

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~~$49.99~~ $44.99

Artist: Asunta Pelaez
Colonial Petals

Petal Motif Bronze Gilded Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Colonial Petals, Petal Motif Bronze Gilded Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Marcos Luzalde

Evoking colonial handicrafts, this wall mirror from Peru is created by Marcos Luzalde. He works with marupa wood, detailing bold petal motifs that surround a patterned white frame and circular mirror.... read more

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~~$69.99~~ $62.99

Artist: Marcos Luzalde
Idyllic Emerald Garden

Emerald Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Idyllic Emerald Garden, Emerald Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Gliseria Soto

Gliseria Soto mixes the reverse-painted glass technique with traditional Peruvian Cuzcajo style in this ornate wall mirror. The floral motifs are painted on the back sides of glass panes before they... read more

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~~$79.99~~ $71.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Cusco Altar in Periwinkle

Wood and Painted Glass Accent Mirror

Cusco Altar in Periwinkle, Wood and Painted Glass Accent Mirror

Gliseria Soto

Working in the time-honored art of reverse-painted glass, Gliseria Soto in Peru creates this beautiful wall accent mirror. The small mirror's glass panes are carefully painted on the backs with floral... read more

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~~$49.99~~ $44.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Elegant Rays

Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Elegant Rays, Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Gliseria Soto

Handcrafted from mohena wood with mirrored accents, elegant rays evoke the sun. Peruvian artisan Gliseria Soto creates this wall mirror, which is crafted in the style of colonial handicrafts. Bronze... read more

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~~$169.99~~ $152.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Cusco Blossoms in Red

Red and Blue Reverse-Painted Glass Mirror

Cusco Blossoms in Red, Red and Blue Reverse-Painted Glass Mirror

Gliseria Soto

Inspired by the Cusco school of colonial art, Gliseria Soto in Peru creates this gorgeous wall mirror. She works in the time-honored technique of reverse-painted glass, in which the motifs are painted... read more

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~~$79.99~~ $71.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Idyllic Magenta Garden

Magenta Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Idyllic Magenta Garden, Magenta Reverse-Painted Glass Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Gliseria Soto

Gliseria Soto mixes the reverse-painted glass technique with traditional Peruvian Cuzcajo style in this ornate wall mirror. The floral motifs are painted on the back sides of glass panes before they... read more

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~~$79.99~~ $71.99

Artist: Gliseria Soto
Afternoon Star

Blue and Red Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Afternoon Star, Blue and Red Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru

Guido Espinoza

Against a red background, elegant floral motifs in blue are painted by hand in the colonial style of reverse-painted glass. Peruvian artisan Guido Espinoza creates this star-shaped wall mirror... read more

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~~$119.99~~ $107.99

Artist: Guido Espinoza

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How do I care for my tapestry?

As with any work of art, direct sunlight will fade colors over time, especially for tapestries with natural dyes. We recommend hanging your tapestry in an area that avoids direct sun exposure to maintain vibrancy. To clean your woven tapestry, use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment or dry clean if necessary. Spot treatment can also be used with a gentle fabric cleaner, but we recommend testing it on a small area first. Alternatively, you may hand wash your tapestry using cold water, then hang it to dry in the shade. Some tapestries made from cotton fabric may be machine washed on cold.

What are the most common materials used to make tapestries?

When it comes to handcrafted traditional tapestries, the most common materials include wool, cotton, silk, and natural dyes. Certain regions incorporate unique materials or designs into their tapestries. In the Andes, alpaca fiber is commonly used. In India, one finds batik printed cotton. In Mexico and Central America sheep wool and natural cotton threads are frequently used. In Thailand, rich silk material is a feature of handmade tapestries.

What makes a tapestry eco-friendly?

To craft an eco-friendly tapestry, traditional artisans hold themselves to high standards, both in terms of materials and processes. Natural fibers, textiles, and dyes are derived from plants and trees. Some artisans even incorporate recycled or upcycled materials in their commitment to eco-friendly processes. Traditional art forms that are passed down through the generations are often painstakingly made by hand. They are naturally eco-friendly, as they avoid mass production, factory runoff, and industrial waste. This also means that each tapestry is uniquetruly one of a kind.

Are tapestries a good way to insulate a room?

When it comes to tapestries, function meets style! A handmade tapestry can be a great way to brighten up any living space while providing insulation against the cold. Materials like alpaca and sheep wool create natural warmth by trapping cool air inside the cloth, creating a more stable temperature within the room.

Are tapestries handmade?

While factory-produced tapestries are increasingly available to consumers, traditional, authentic tapestries are handmade by artisans who often learn the artform from older generations. Skilled makers from the Andes, India, Mexico and Thailand make use of foot-treadle or backstrap looms, where they interweave warp and weft threads and then tamp them down into a tight stitch. An artisan may finish a handmade tapestry by using a needle and thread or a sewing machine for final touches.

What are the most popular tapestry designs?

Traditional tapestries depict scenes and images which are drawn from the lives and natural environments of the artisans who craft them. Some include geometric designs, like the mandala, which is thought to represent wholeness and symmetry. Others make use of paisley, floral, or leafy patterns, particularly in tapestries from India. Central American tapestries may incorporate geometric motifs, animals, and people, while Mexican tapestries are often colorful with Greca patterns and designs. Thai artisans use symbols that are popular within Thai culture, religious characters, animal scenes, or depictions of human forms. Unique tapestries from the Andes are often vibrant with elaborate scenes that incorporate folklore, village life, and pastoral existence.

What are traditional methods of making tapestries?

The methods for making tapestries vary as widely as the regions from which they come. Because many traditional artisans adopt the methods of their ancestors, they have kept those ancient artforms alive and well. In the Andes, weavers often work on a wooden treadle loom in which they use foot pedals, called treadles, to control the weave of the tapestry. In Central America, the treadle loom and the backstrap loom are both integral to tapestry art. The backstrap loom is one of the oldest techniques which dates back thousands of years, in which one part of the loom is attached to the weaver and the other part is attached to a fixed object (historically, a tree). To create vibrant color, artisans embroider and dye their tapestries with natural plants and pigments. Around the world, weavers use tie-dye, Dabu (the application of wax or gum clay and resin to the cloth to create a diffuse color effect), Batik (an ancient method in which dye-resistant wax is applied to cloth to create select patterns of color), hand embroidery, and patchwork to create unique and diverse tapestry art.

Where did tapestries originate?

The tapestry is an ancient textile art form that dates back thousands of years to early civilizations in Peru, Egypt, and Thailand. In Peru, skilled weavers used colorful camelid fiber threads to create beautiful tapestries for ritualistic funeral mantles. Ancient Incas wove short tunics (Unku) to show importance and social status. Ancient Egyptians crafted shroud-like tapestries to bury their dead. Tapestries gained international prominence when Europeans began to decorate their castles and churches with elaborate textiles that depicted historical scenes, as well as religious messages. Today, skilled artisans preserve the ancient techniques of their ancestors. In Thailand, for example, silk weavers are renowned for techniques that have been used since the rule of the Angkor kings circa 800 A.D. In Central America, contemporary weavers pay homage to early Mayan artisans who used plants, shells, and even snails to color their first tapestries in the 15th century. In India, where some of the first tapestries were made and the textile industry became the base of their economy, the skills of generations past still live on in modern artisans.

Featured Reviews on Colonial Wall Decor

Reverse-painted glass wall mirror, 'Sweet Arrangement'

By Inger Johanne

Such a lovely mirror

The mirror is a lovely work of art, so pretty! It arrived here in Spain in perfect condition. This is a gift for my daughter in law and I m sure she will love it as much as I do!

Reverse painted glass mirror, 'White Colonial Wreath'

By Marylyn

Gifted this to my son

I gifted this to my son who lived across the United States and I didnt see him often, but he had moved into a new home. When I saw it for the first time, I had forgotten it and I asked where did you get that beautiful mirror? Truly an outstanding piece of art work.

Reverse-painted glass wall mirror, 'Beautiful Arrangement'

By Mary

A delight to own

The mirror is beautiful. Very feminine and charming and made with such great skill and attention to detail. I am delighted with the mirror and may be buying more. The mirror was carefully packed and it travelled a long way to England in perfect condition.

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Gliseria Soto

Gliseria Soto Reverse-painted glass and hand-carved wall mirrors

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"My husband and I were blessed eight beautiful children. They are my reason for being, my motivation to go on."

"Ever since I was a girl, I had to work hard to help my family. I always enjoyed drawing even though fate took me down a different path. While those... read more

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Colonial Wall Decor

Beautiful Arrangement

Colonial Majesty

Colonial Arrangements

Sweet Arrangement

Colonial Trance

Turquoise Colonial Wreath

Blue Colonial Wreath

Floral Medallions in Purple

Blazing Sun

Floral White

Idyllic Garden in Blue

Floral Gold

Caramel Colonial Wreath

Golden Blaze

Oval Colony

Teal Colonial Garden

Sunny Arrangement

Floral Rays

Luxurious Arrangement

Fantastic Floral

Red Colonial Wreath

Colorful Arrangement

Colonial Blaze

White Colonial Wreath

Colonial Petals

Idyllic Emerald Garden

Cusco Altar in Periwinkle

Elegant Rays

Cusco Blossoms in Red

Idyllic Magenta Garden

Afternoon Star

Colonial Herald

Andean Sun

Majestic Hex

Colonial Glam

Sophisticated Hex

Cusco Altar in Teal

Colonial Star

Sublime Hex

Green Peruvian Elegance

Golden Blue Elegance

Red Peruvian Elegance

Red and Green Colonial Garden

Red Colonial Garden

Russet Peruvian Elegance

Colonial Mansion

Colonial Quatrefoil

Black Colonial Wreath

Beautiful Blaze

San Juan Lily

Simply Tlaquepaque

Magnificent Hex

Golden Season

Happy Season

Idyllic Garden in Magenta

Cusco Blossoms in Teal

Spring Meadow

Scarlet Flame

Ruby Medallion

Reflective Blaze

Sweet Floral Ocean

Andean Frames

Cusco Treasure in Crimson

San Juan Bouquet

Andean Arch

Andean Reflection

Gilded Garden

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Featured Reviews on Colonial Wall Decor

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