Blue Painted Box

A celestial blue cloud embraces this classic jewelry box, designed like a chest of drawers. The upper tray features a mirror, and the two drawers below organize personal treasures. Asunta Pelaez hand-paints the motifs on the reverse side of glass panes with details in gilt. About the Artist: Asunta Pelaez tells her story: 'At first my I husband's family taught me, then we united our skills and labor. I realized that the more I practiced, the more this craft won me over, offering me tremendous gratification. Now I consider it a way of life. This whole process demands incredible patience and attention to detail. My designs are inspired by nature, ...

Bluebirds alight on a whimsical turtle whose shell is covered with flowers. Pedro and Maria work in ceramic to create this delightful jewelry box. Signed by the artisans, it is perfect for keeping personal treasures. For Pedro and Maria, each piece is a unique work of art, thus colors and motifs may vary slightly from those pictured. About the Artist: Pedro and his wife Maria come from a beautiful city renowned for its ceramic arts. 'My mother used to craft ceramic masks,' Maria recalls. 'One day when I was 12, I picked up a brush began to paint her ceramics. Nobody taught me, for no one in my family painted ...