Petal Motif Bronze Gilded Wood Wall Mirror from Peru 'Colonial Petals' Item ID: 2677065179

Name: Petal Motif Bronze Gilded Wood Wall Mirror from Peru 'Colonial Petals'
Brand: Marcos Luzalde
SKU: 2677065179
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"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. The petals are gilded in gold-tone bronze leaf that captures the light magnificently."

Item detail

1.37 lbs
Frame: 11.8 inches H x 11.8 inches W x 2 inches D
Mirror: 7 inches W x 7 inches H
Marupa wood
MDF
bronze gilt
glass
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly

Made in Peru

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Marcos Luzalde

4.0 ★ (1)

He is the proud father of five children. Two of his daughters have become his eager students as they follow him down this artistic path. He teaches them everything, from designing a piece to carving and applying the right finish.

To this Andean artisan, his craft is like a hobby. He's been working in wood since 1969 and, to him, it feels like only yesterday when he began. "Woodwork makes me feel good about myself because it means it's a way of preserving an aspect of Peruvian artistry," he confides. Having met and surpassed all the challenges that establishing his own workshop implied, Marcos Luzalde is confident that his work will please you all.

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Marcos Luzalde

January 29, 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

J Jennifer

Reviewed item

January 29, 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

J Jennifer

Good quality carving and finishing from sanding to leaf and laquer application. In the photo it appears that there is no additional color application but on my mirror the curves or dips along the wavy sun rays have a semi transparent brown glaze creating a more defined "shadow" or contrasting depth. The sides are also darker. The effect is well done and makes it more striking from far away, but the photo should be updated on the web site for accuracy. It seems well made and hopefully if treated gently will stand the test of time. It was packaged with care and a good amount of cushioning directly from Peru which I like that it was not in a warehouse and unnecessarily shipped multiple times. The included card from the Andes is a nice touch. This mirror is a good deal and good quality. Support artists not factories! Will go in my massage spa studio. Enjoying it at home first my toddler likes it too!

Marcos Luzalde

Marcos Luzalde handcrafted wall mirrors

Jose Marcos Luzalde Rosales was born in 1952. A self-taught artist, he began to work at the age of 17 at a neighbor's workshop. After only a year, Marcos decided to take the plunge and begin working on his own, gradually gaining renown for the beauty and quality of his work.

He is the proud father of five children. Two of his daughters have become his eager students as they follow him down this artistic path. He teaches them everything, from designing a piece to carving and applying the right finish.

To this Andean artisan, his craft is like a hobby. He's been working in wood since 1969 and, to him, it feels like only yesterday when he began. "Woodwork makes me feel good about myself because it means it's a way of preserving an aspect of Peruvian artistry," he confides. Having met and surpassed all the challenges that establishing his own workshop implied, Marcos Luzalde is confident that his work will please you all.

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Maker Badge Caring for Children

Marcos has faced many difficulties. But he finds strength in knowing that his hard work will help to give his daughter a brilliant future.

Maker Badge Enabling Education

Marcos has eight children, and his youngest daughter is still attending school. He hopes that the education he provides will give her a brilliant future and that she will realize all her dreams.

Maker Badge Job Creator

As the father of eight, Marcos knows how difficult it can be to work and care for a family. At his workshop, he employs others from his community. Most are young single mothers. He ensures that they have flexible schedules that enable them to care for their children.

Maker Badge Preserving Traditions

"When I was thirteen, a neighbor taught me the art of gold leaf... to make golden mirrors. I fell in love with this art and it has stayed with me all my life. Eventually I set up my own workshop and I have been able to teach this art to younger workers. I am proud of this - gold leaf has been an important Peruvian art since colonial times and once there were many workshops. Now my workshop is one of the few that produce gold leaf mirrors. To pass this art to the next generation is one of the gifts I have been given."

Maker Badge Profound Impact

Novica sales support Marcos' family and the families of his workers. They provide a steady income, enabling him to maintain his workshop and provide jobs for others in his community.

Maker Badge Moving On Up

Through the years, Marcos has grown his workshop. He is now able to provide work for other artisans in his community.

Maker Badge Microcredit Financing

Marcos Luzalde has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $1300. Proceeds were used to buy supplies and tools for his workshop.