Peruvian Hand-painted Glass by Edmundo Contreras Teamwork Between Master Craftsmen Our handicrafts are made under fair conditions of wages, sustained jobs, working facilities and this keeps our motivation to develop new collections, getting products with high standards of quality. Promoting handmade products Empowering local artisans Assuring quality Preserving Traditions Handmade mirror for wall home decor Using the Peruvian painted glass technique The beautiful art on this handpainted wall mirror is meticulously designed. A wonderful choice of home decor for those who enjoy bright colors and a variety of art on their walls. This mirror can be placed in your bedroom, living room, or outdoors, depending on your preferences. This is a fantastic item to give as a gift on variety of occasions. Handmade in Peru Wood frame covered in gold leaf Reverse Hand-painted Glass Material Used : Cedar wood, glass, mirror, bronze leaf Peruvian Artisan Home Decor- Edmundo Contreras Born in Apurimac, Peru in 1965, Edmundo Contreras Aquise works in the andahuaylino (Andahuaylas) style. He uses painted glass and crackled finishes in a technique that is both traditional and modern. "I've exhibited my work at arts and crafts fairs, and in 1995 took first place in the Concurso Internacional para América Latina y el Caribe, winning the UNESCO Prize. Also one of my proudest moments was receiving the Vizcardo & Guzmán Medal as a master artisan, awarded by the Peruvian Congress in 2002". "My art strives to be a testimony to history and tradition. With the danger of extinction of certain art forms, I represent them in hand-painted wood, glass and ceramic. "My dream is for my art to be known and appreciated all over the world." ABOUT REVERSE HAND-PAINTED GLASS In the XV Century, glass arrived in Peru brought by the Spaniards in the form of mirrors and picture frames destined to decorate churches, convents and houses of the time. Also, they brought beads from Murano, an Italian island next to Venice, where the greatest production of glass and crystal, between the XVIII and XIX, took place. The Spanish technique of stained glass windows, of great Arab influence, were copied and modified by Peruvian craftsmen. They developed new regional styles, such as the andahuaylino (reverse-painted glass frames), the cajamarquino (thoroughly painted glass), the Cusco style (carved wood frames that include painted glass), the mixed style or cuscaja (using gold leaf on the carved picture frames and on painted glass) and the polychrome style (using multiple multicolored hues). These styles can be observed in museum collections, in decoration of church altars and convents of different regions of the Perú. Job creator in your community Master artisan Lidia positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs. He employs others from his community. Most are single mothers. She ensures that they have flexible schedules that enable them to care for their children. Preserving Traditions This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations in your family and creates culturally significant pieces, helping keep these traditions techniques alive as "Reverse Hand-painted glass". Profund Impact Directly from the craftsman - Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and the families of his workers. They provide a steady income, enabling him to maintain his workshop and provide jobs for others. Continuous growth Through the time, Edmundo has grown his workshop. He is now able to provide work for other peruvian artisans.