Novica Handmade Multi Color Mirrors Floral Trio

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.With this set of three mirrors, Asunta Pelaez Ramos captures the essence of traditional Cajamarca design. The flower-shaped frame surrounds glorious hand-painted floral garlands in gilt. The petite trio features backgrounds of red, white and black. Product Features: Each frame (3): 8.25" H x 8.25"" W x 0.6"" D Each mirror (3): 3.9"" Weight: 1.9 lbs Colors: Multi color Materials: Reverse painted glass on plywood Made in Peru Story Behind The Art : A dream is a wish your heart makes. It doesn't come true through magic. It requires determination and hard work. My passion for art comes from the depths of my heart. It's in my DNA. From childhood, I attended all the drawing and painting classes at school. I spent many hours there and I learned well. Once I had mastered the paintbrush and colors, I loved to set my creativity free. I really enjoyed my art classes. My time was spent in school, in art workshops and at home. A short time later, disaster stuck. I lost my parents when I was still a girl and it was devastating to me. met the man who would become my husband, my best friend and life teacher. He courted me through his art. He taught me what he knew about reverse painted glass and suggested I collaborate in his workshop. I felt more secure and was happy to learn this traditional Andean art form with techniques that have been handed down over generations. I originally began to learn thanks to the influence of my husband's family. But over time, we've unified our abilities and work. Little by little, I learned to design and paint. It's so satisfying to be able to dedicate myself fulltime to what I enjoy most.This whole process demands incredible patience and attention to detail. The motifs are painted by hand on the reverse side of glass panes, which are inlaid onto the mirror frames, trays and decorative boxes. My designs are inspired by nature, and by typical scenes from my town and region. I feel very proud of the works that I create, and I look forward to sharing them with more and more people around the world. Novica has brought about a great change in my life, economically, of course, and personally as well, because I really value their recognition of my work. They make me feel good about myself, and encourage me to keep moving ahead. Shoppers post testimonials saying how happy they are with my designs and how wonderful they find my work. Reverse painted glass won't make anyone wealthy, and making a living through art isn't easy. However, thanks to Novica, today I can offer employment to others, including women who otherwise have few sources of income. This was so hard for me. But shortly after resolving our problems, I listened to my family who urged me to return to my workshop. It's what you enjoy most, they said. Don't abandon this dream.' So I got my courage together and opened it again. Little by little, things got more normal and we continue working with the people from Novica, who have always been there for me, standing with me and valuing my designs from the very beginning. I hope to continue offering them the best of me — not only today but always. A dream is a wish your heart makes. It doesn't come true through magic. It requires determination and hard work. I'm proud of my designs and want to share them with even more people. With Novica, I'm sure I will. Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days."