Handmade Leather Centerpiece 'Canoe' Item ID: 2671691397
$379.99This is your own listing item.
- 12.22 lb
- 3.9 inches H x 27 inches W x 12.5 inches D
- 3.09 lbs
- 3.9 inches H x 27 inches W x 12.5 inches D
- Leather
- aluminum
- For decorative use only
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Peru
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"We'd describe our work as a great artistic creation," Manolo and Lucho agree. "We've worked together since 1994, and find it a source of great personal satisfaction. We both strive to transmit beauty and our beloved Andean culture."
Manuel "Manolo" Morales Polar was born in Cuzco in 1945. His friend and colleague, Luis "Lucho" Donayre Ormeño was born in Ica in 1950. Both come from families with backgrounds in art.
On a trip to Spain to begin their master's degrees, Manolo and Lucho brought Peruvian handicrafts with them as gifts. Later, they returned home at a time when Peru was suffering from serious economic difficulties. The men decided to set up their own workshop at home to create original handcrafted designs and provide steady work for several skilled artisans.
"Our work is distinguished by its design and fine finish," the colleagues explain. "We're challenged to do things very well, and to improve day by day – as people, and as artists."
Their work has been exhibited throughout Peru and in other countries. In the Feria Habitad in Venice (Italy), people were surprised to see South American furniture designs in a city known for many kinds of furniture. But Manolo and Lucho broke all preconceived ideas with their presentation combining a distinctive Peruvian look with the art of dedicated masters, all beautifully crafted by hand. Their designs have also been recognized at the national level throughout Peru.
"We'd like our Novica friends to know that our designs are created and crafted with originality, beauty, quality and affection. They are made by artisans who really love their work," they say.
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"We'd describe our work as a great artistic creation," Manolo and Lucho agree. "We've worked together since 1994, and find it a source of great personal satisfaction. We both strive to transmit beauty and our beloved Andean culture."
Manuel "Manolo" Morales Polar was born in Cuzco in 1945. His friend and colleague, Luis "Lucho" Donayre Ormeño was born in Ica in 1950. Both come from families with backgrounds in art.
On a trip to Spain to begin their master's degrees, Manolo and Lucho brought Peruvian handicrafts with them as gifts. Later, they returned home at a time when Peru was suffering from serious economic difficulties. The men decided to set up their own workshop at home to create original handcrafted designs and provide steady work for several skilled artisans.
"Our work is distinguished by its design and fine finish," the colleagues explain. "We're challenged to do things very well, and to improve day by day – as people, and as artists."
Their work has been exhibited throughout Peru and in other countries. In the Feria Habitad in Venice (Italy), people were surprised to see South American furniture designs in a city known for many kinds of furniture. But Manolo and Lucho broke all preconceived ideas with their presentation combining a distinctive Peruvian look with the art of dedicated masters, all beautifully crafted by hand. Their designs have also been recognized at the national level throughout Peru.
"We'd like our Novica friends to know that our designs are created and crafted with originality, beauty, quality and affection. They are made by artisans who really love their work," they say.
Manuel "Manolo" Morales Polar was born in Cuzco in 1945. His friend and colleague, Luis "Lucho" Donayre Ormeño was born in Ica in 1950. Both come from families with backgrounds in art.
On a trip to Spain to begin their master's degrees, Manolo and Lucho brought Peruvian handicrafts with them as gifts. Later, they returned home at a time when Peru was suffering from serious economic difficulties. The men decided to set up their own workshop at home to create original handcrafted designs and provide steady work for several skilled artisans.
"Our work is distinguished by its design and fine finish," the colleagues explain. "We're challenged to do things very well, and to improve day by day – as people, and as artists."
Their work has been exhibited throughout Peru and in other countries. In the Feria Habitad in Venice (Italy), people were surprised to see South American furniture designs in a city known for many kinds of furniture. But Manolo and Lucho broke all preconceived ideas with their presentation combining a distinctive Peruvian look with the art of dedicated masters, all beautifully crafted by hand. Their designs have also been recognized at the national level throughout Peru.
"We'd like our Novica friends to know that our designs are created and crafted with originality, beauty, quality and affection. They are made by artisans who really love their work," they say.
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Manolo and Lucho has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $800. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of the raw materials such as leather, wood and glass, as well as the components needed for the production of mirrors.
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