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Reverse Painted Glass Serveware Tray from Peru, "Royal Blue Garden"

Delicate, blossoming foliage twists and coils its way across the smooth... more

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Delicate, blossoming foliage twists and coils its way across the smooth, alluring surface of this Cajamarca-style tray by Asunta Pelaez. In a process demanding incredible patience and attention to detail, Pelaez first shapes the wood and cuts the glass to size. She traces the pattern in India ink and paints the detailed designs. Finally, she glues the glass to the wood and applies golden paint to the borders of the piece. The entire process can take seven days or more.

  • 1.10 kgs
  • 2.4 lbs
  • 25 cm H x 45 cm W x 3 cm D
  • 9.75" H x 17.75" W x 1.2" D

  • MDF, glass
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Peru.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
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Charlene

From United States

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01/21/2022

"I love this beautiful tray!"

This Royal Blue Garden is the first of these trays I ordered, for myself, and it was so beautiful I had to get more for gifts! The painting is masterfully done and the design is simply beautiful! The tray comes extremely well packed in lots of paper and sturdy boxes. My tray arrived in a very timely fashion and completely safe and sound. I could not be happier with this purchase. Thank you, Asunta Pelaez for such beauty and creativity.

Best Uses

  • Serving drinks, snacks, hors d'oeuvers, or just displayed as art

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Carol

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01/08/2020

"Gorgeous to behold"

This tray is a beautiful work of art! Amazingly hand painted and perfect in every way. Truly beyond my expectations, you can expect this to wow anyone. Definitely worth the price, this is uniquely beautiful. I?ve never seen anything quite similar. If you?re looking at this, you should definitely buy it, you will love it.

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Linda

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10/18/2019

"Love this tray!"

The quality of this tray did disappoint. A lovely gift or decorator item.

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Nicholas

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09/30/2023

"Beautiful Design and Attention to Detail"

The Asunta Pelaez flying Hummingbirds 6-drawer jewelry box is a delight. The quality of the painting is extraordinary, and the overall craftsmanship of the box is of very high quality and shows the attention to detail of this artist.Could not be happier with this unique, beautiful work of art. Anyone who appreciates artistic quality will be thrilled with Asuntas designs.The box was well packed and delivered promptly.

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Lisa

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09/14/2023

"A cherished heirloom!"

Special thanks to Asunta Pelaez for creating this masterpiece! It arrived today and it is so much more beautiful than I anticipated. Wow. It took my breath away. I was so excited that I gave it to my mom right away! It was supposed to be a birthday present for March. No way I could keep it hidden for so long! This is a truly beautiful piece of art work. I love it! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Beyond fabulous!

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Mother
  • Occasion: birthday

Lisa

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08/26/2023

"Stunning!"

This is a beautiful item. It was a gift and very much appreciated. Thank you so much.

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Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

In 2016, Asunta was diagnosed with a serious throat disease. She has no health insurance and uses her earnings from NOVICA to fund her treatments. She also has a husband and her workers who depend on her. Through all this, she has shown such perseverance and strength and continues to work hard and balance her responsibilities.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Asunta uses the traditional Peruvian technique of reverse-painted glass. Brought to Peru during the colonial period, every detail is done by hand, requiring great skill and patience. She teaches the technique to others through her workshop and hopes they will continue to practice and pass down the traditional technique to keep it alive for future generations.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Asunta's sales have increased more than threefold since she joined Novica. When Asunta first started out, she had a small workshop with two part-time assistants. Now she is able to rent a larger space close to her home and provide work for more people.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Asunta Pelaez has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1800 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, paint and lacquer for production.

Job Creator

Job Creator

In addition to the artisans she employs full time, Asunta works with one temporary artisan — another NOVICA artisan who helps Asunta with the most physically demanding parts of her work because of her illness.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Asunta's sales are critical to supporting herself, her elder husband and her workers along with their families. Her personal health situation makes each sale that much more important.

Empowering Women

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

 
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