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Tooled Leather Jewelry Chest from Peru, "Ancestral Treasure"

This beautiful jewelry chest is the creation of Julio Sanchez in Peru.... more

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This beautiful jewelry chest is the creation of Julio Sanchez in Peru. Hand-tooled leather covers the exterior of the mohena wood chest, which features a top compartment and three removable drawers. The top compartment features a mirror inside the lid. Use the elegant chest to store those small treasures handed down from preceding generations.

  • 2.09 kgs
  • 4.6 lbs
  • 22 cm H x 26 cm W x 15.5 cm D
  • 8.75" H x 10.25" W x 6" D

  • Mohena wood, MDF, leather, 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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Ninoczka

From Brooklyn, New York

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07/04/2021

"Elegance"

Amazing, detail work by Julio Sanchez.Very tedious work.Love my jewelry chest that is part of my personality.

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My Treasure

Best Uses

  • Jewelry,
  • Important documents or keys

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Ancestral Treasure, Tooled Leather Jewelry Chest from Peru

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Jill

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12/26/2022

"Exquisitely hand made treasure box"

This hand made item is everything you would hope it to be. It isbeautifully made by a true artisan. The detail and workmanship is impressive. We cant stop looking at it. It is a work of art. I couldnt be happier with this purchase. My gratitude to Julio for his skills in making this lovely piece and to Novica for giving me the opportunity to bring it into my home.

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Wife
  • Occasion: Christmas

John

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07/29/2022

"A Great Gift"

I bought this jewelry box as a gift for my daughter-in-law and she loved it, especially the nice detail work on the box. Can never go wrong with work done by Julio.

Best Uses

  • Notes and jewerly

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: My daughter-in-law
  • Occasion: 'just because'

Dave

Verified Reviewer

06/04/2022

"This is a re-order!"

That oughta tell you how much I liked this box! Mr. Sanchez is a gifted artiste. Other sellers are also gifted, but what I really like about Mr. Sanchez is that he doesnt charge as much as he could; his products are that good.The workmanship is outstanding, and these jewelry boxes are bigger than most others. Theres nothing wrong with the other boxes here, but la Jefa (my wife) likes the extra space. (Happy wife happy life — gnome sane?)This is the 4th box Ive ordered from Mr. Sanchez, and Im happy with every one of them. They make great gifts that look more expensive than they are.And now theyre as cheap as a tank of gas. Theyre even less if you drive an RV — and one of these babies will last you a LOT longer than that fill up!So, what are you waiting for? Treat someone... or even yourself!

Best Uses

  • Anything that fits in 7½" x 11"

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

Kelley

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02/15/2022

"The most beautiful box ever!"

I had been eyeing this box for a couple of years but I was hesitant because it was as overseas and I was worried about the shipping! But it got here super quick and my box is just stunning, I love it! Thank you

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Jackie

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01/27/2022

"Absolutely Beautiful."

Exceptionally well made.

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Moving On Up

Moving On Up

The patience that leather work demands has helped Julio to maintain his workshop. He is constantly training other artisans and encouraging them to move on by opening their own workshops. He provides steady employment to numerous artisans in his community.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Treasured since colonial times, Peruvian leather work is a difficult and demanding art form. Characterized by high relief, it is a style requiring precision and years of practice. At age 12, under the tutelage of his uncle, a master craftsman, Julio began to study the art by learning to apply the final finish to his uncle's pieces. Seeing his love of the craft and his dedication, his uncle began to teach him leather tooling at age 16. To this day. Julio has never tired of his art. He continues to practice and perfect the art of Peruvian leather work, often training many of the artisans, past and present, employed by his workshop.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Julio's Novica sales account for most of his income. These sales enable him to care for his family and provide the steady income he needs to maintain his workshop and employ other artisans.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Julio is deeply committed to the belief that children should have a better life than their parents. Even though his children are grown, he continues to pay for their university studies.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Julio is able to employ two people full-time. He is also able to give work to other artisans who work from their homes.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Julio Sanchez has received a $2050 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

 
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