Novica Handmade Andean Muse Glass And Wood Coasters

Bed Bath & Beyond $23.59 Go to Bed Bath & Beyond First seen in Mar 2024
Description
Inspired by Andean handicrafts, Peruvian artisan Marlene Guisgueta designs this beautiful set of four coasters. Made of wood, each coaster features woven fabric that produces a rainbow of stripes characteristic of traditional Andean fashion. A clear glass panel covers each coaster. This set arrives with a handy holder. Product Features: Dimension: 0.2" H x 3.5"" W x 3.5"" D Weight: 3.5 Color: Multicolor Material: Glass, 100% acrylic fabric, MDF 0.616 To clean, wipe with a soft, dry cloth Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Made in Peru Story Behind the art: I feel very proud to have been born in a family of artists. My parents dedicated their lives to the art of painted glass and so my siblings and I learned from them at a very young age. I'm a curious and creative person so I've always gone beyond what I have been taught and when I finished school I decided to take several courses at Lima's Art Museum in order to develop new abilities and learn new things. See, I am convinced that my true vocation is in art. I work with simple materials such as glass, wood, plywood, ceramic, chalk, temperas and varnish amongst others. When I'm working with painted glass, I start by painting the design on paper and I make a copy of it so I can transfer to a type of mesh that allows me to transfer the design unto the glass, a color at a time. After sealing the glass unto the wood tray (or coaster) I apply a natural aging agent. One of my main goals is to make my venture grow so I can offer my family a better quality of life while keeping alive my parents legacy. That is why when I was searching for new markets I opted to adapt my products to a sector that includes Peruvian enterprises through my own designs which are richly underscored by Peruvian art. I work with simple materials such as glass, wood, plywood, ceramic, chalk, temperas and varnish amongst others. I participated in 2010's Cow Parade in Lima, which allowed me to give free reign to my creativity. My cow, of a Colonial style, was chosen for exhibition at Salazar de Miraflores Park. The experience motivated me continue creating ever more, with a mission to convey my talent within. The handmade touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported"
You may also like
Discover more
We may earn a commission when you use our links to visit a store and make a purchase. We use cookies to enhance your experience with us. Read more. OK