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Portrayed in tooled leather, golden birds sing in a Peruvian vineyard. Oscar Pastor crafts this elegant decorative box from mohena wood with an antique finish and a wrought iron clasp. A leather handle lets it be carried from room to room.
- 0.91 kgs
- 2.0 lbs
- 10.5 cm H x 34.5 cm W x 12.5 cm D
- 4.1" H x 13.5" W x 4.9" D
- Leather, mohena wood, plywood and wrought iron
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Features an aged antique finish
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
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Jennifer
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12/25/2016
"Absolutely beautiful"
I received Oscar Pastor's 'Handcrafted Tooled Leather Decorative Box, 'Colonial Traditions' for Christmas 2016. I was left speachless at it's beauty. He really is an extremely talented artist. I couldn't be happier! Thank you.
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- This was a gift for: Myself
- Occasion: Christmas
Inger Johanne
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08/02/2022
"A wonderful box"
I am grateful and happy that I now am the owner of this beautiful box! The size of the box is perfect. It is on display in my living room. Inside I keep my special bookmark collection.
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MaryEllen
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09/07/2017
"Beautiful but Very Small"
I love the look and feel of the box — it is beautifully crafted. It is however, way too small for my purpose in getting it. Granted the dimensions are given, but that sounded bigger, somehow, and the photo made it look bigger than it actually is. I would like this box — only about 3 times larger — then I could use it! Now I dont know what I am going to do with it. I may give it as a gift.
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William
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05/03/2017
"A Very Beautiful Box"
This box is very beautiful. I would have given it 5 stars, but the one I received has a little silver colored metal hook in the very front that gives it a cheap look. Just a suggestion to the talented artist who made the box: a shiny gold colored or even a brass hook would have complimented this box beautifully, because the box is so rich and expensive looking. The box is comprised of attractive earth tones and then theres this little silver hook. It reminds me of those hooks you use to open and close a gate with. Im still glad I bought it, though, and would definitely buy again from this artist.
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Virginia
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01/14/2024
"Beautiful"
This rack is shown off as a lovely piece of art - has a few magazines in it, but thats not its main function. Has a very viewable place in the den and is enjoyed by all.
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Sweet Contrasts, Mahogany and Leather Magazine Rack Hand Tooled Furniture
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EDGUBI
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12/07/2023
"If I could have only one jewelry box..."
I collect jewelry boxes and had several times more capacity than I do jewelry to store in them. However if I had to pare down my collection to one item, it would be this one. Even if I had to pare it down to only the boxes whose space I actually need, this one would be a viable contender against the option of keeping multiple boxes, especially if space was a concern.Each drawer is capacious and the shallow but ample storage in each compartment means that it would be very easy to find things. Its also very pretty, even as someone who doesnt usually go for green as a decor choice, apart from plants.The colors dont pop as much in natural light as they do in pictures, but the engravings are still really nice.
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- storage
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Moving On Up
Oscar suffered from depression and worry about not being able to support his family. He would walk the streets, going door to door to try to sell his products. His income has increased more than three times since joining Novica and he is now able to rely on the sales of his products to pay for household essentials and to support his daughters' educations.
Preserving Traditions
Since the introduction of handcrafted leather by the Spaniards during the colonial period, Peruvian culture has added its own twist with cultural designs and local materials. Oscar uses the traditions of handcrafted leather in his work, keeping the technique alive for future generations to enjoy.
Microcredit Financing
Oscar Pastor has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $2400. Proceeds were used to purchase of leather and hardwoods such as mohena, cedar, and tornillo, as well as in paints, sealers, and lacquer.
Enabling Education
Oscar's sales help provide and support his two daughters' education, giving them access to opportunities they didn't have before.
Caring for Children
Oscar treasures his two daughters, Cheli and Maria Jose, and he does everything he can to provide a better life for them.
Profound Impact
Oscar uses his steady income from NOVICA to pay for daily essentials and support the education of his girls.
Job Creator
Oscar provides jobs to young people entering the workforce and helps them explore their own unique talents.
Write a review"…my work… excites me. It fulfills me. And so each day I renew and perfect my designs…."
Oscar José Pastor Yauris, was born July 11, 1972. His father died when the boy was ten and, without the head of the family to work and support them... read more
