Novica Handmade Moonshine Natural Fiber Mirror

Brighten up any room with this gorgeous mirror by Tamara Pereira. She frames it in thick pine needle ropes and creates a colorful pattern with yarn in bright blue tones. A dainty hand-stitched design made with fine threads adds a delicate touch. The sturdy needles of the Moctezuma pine have been used for millennia to craft baskets and other wares by the people of Mexico and Central America. Tamara's background as an architect has helped her bring a breath of freshness into this centuries-old tradition. Product Features: Dimension: 0.5" H x 19"" Diam. Weight: 2.0548 Color: blue Material: Pine needles, acrylic yarn, polyester thread, glass Material - Pine needles, acrylic yarn, polyester thread, glass Size - 0.5"" H x 19"" Diam. / Weight - 2.0548 Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Made in Nicaragua Story Behind the art: I was born May 13, 1962. My brother Jorge wanted to work in handicrafts, and he got me started in the 1990s. I'd studied architecture and became involved in the artistic part of his endeavor. I liked it and my interest in crafts grew day by day as I learned about the different skills of artisans as well as the hardship they face. We realized they could better their lives through marketing and opening new markets, so I went back to school for an MBA to face these new challenges. I find it fascinating to combine the human element and the artistic element with the vision of a business model. The materials are wonderful — clay, wood, marble and even pine needles are transformed into original decorative objects in the hands of Nicaragua's artisans. I work with them and design many of the pieces. All these years of experience have led me to combine materials that had never been used together before. For example, pine needle crafts are made in one village and ceramics are the specialty of a town in another region. But combining both materials resulted in unique designs and provided jobs for craftspeople in both areas. As far as design, my training as an architect connects me to handicrafts through aesthetics and the search for functionality. Each artisanal design possesses its own architectural function and aesthetic, just as a building does. I consider myself a creative person, a visionary, perhaps — dynamic, responsible, a person who perseveres and who, above all, loves the culture of Nicaragua. Due to a fall, I fractured my pelvis and had to stay in bed for three months. After that came rehabilitation and I had to learn to walk again. But thanks to the kindness of my collaborators and new technologies like my cell phone and laptop, I was able to continue working. My son Rodrigo took charge of the house and even took care of his little sister, Laura. I learned two fundamental things — the importance of the family and both the fragility and strength of the human being. Since then, my philosophy has been to live every day as thought it were the last, to live in the present, to do what I can today and to take care of relationships. I find inspiration almost everywhere, from beautiful landscapes to the colors of Nicaragua's flora and fauna, from travel, from magazines and also from the input of clients. It takes imagination, ingenuity and innovation to comply with their requirements and restrictions. Meeting their demands is a powerful source of motivation for me. 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"