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Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo

Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo Hand-painted wood boxes and decor

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"Sadly, in 1999, my husband died. It was very difficult for the whole family, and I had to make a decision to continue with our artisan workshop. It wasn't easy."

"I was born in 1965 in the Department of Chalatenango in El Salvador. I spent my childhood with my mother and six brothers and sisters in a... read more

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Alexandra 01/29/2024

using it as a tea box

Beautiful Collectiom 08/31/2022

Really Peaceful

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13 items by Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo

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Robin

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Oct 04, 2024

“Tropical Enchantment”

A touch of the tropics in my nineteenth century row house in Baltimore. Bravo!

Purchased Item Tropical Enchantment, Nature-Themed Hand-Painted Round Decorative Pinewood Plaque

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Alexandra

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Jan 29, 2024

“using it as a tea box”

Very colorful. I only wish they had a bigger version! Its the right size to fit a few small packets of tea.

Purchased Item Beauties from La Palma, Hand Painted La Palma Decorative Wood Box from El Salvador

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Laura

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Oct 11, 2022

“Striking every time you look!”

It never ceases to amaze us how intricate and well-made this piece is... The calendar really makes an impression! Weve hung it in our workshop, where we often work with wood, as inspiration to keep pushing the boundaries and not to balk at complex projects. Many heartfelt thanks to the artisan!

Inspiration This was a gift for Husband Occasion: good luck
Purchased Item Aztec Calendar, Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar

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Beautiful Collectiom

From New Mexico

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Aug 31, 2022

“Really Peaceful”

This nativity radiates peace

Purchased Item Peaceful Beginning, Handmade Wood Christmas Nativity Scene from El Salvador

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Teal

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Aug 25, 2022

“They make me happy”

So pretty! Well done…I stare at them in the morning while brewing my coffee, they bring me joy

Purchased Item Birds of Flowers, Pair of Handcrafted Bird Wood Wall Art from El Salvador

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Barbara

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Dec 27, 2021

“Gorgeous!!!”

It is even more beautiful than in the online photo and in the catalog! The light to dark woods are combined beautifully and the amount of work to create this piece is awe-inspiring. Not only do I love it, but I took a photo and emailed it to about 10 people and showed it to half a dozen more today. EVERYONE agreed with me. It was my Christmas present to myself. My family room walls and shelves are showcases for items Ive bought during 50 years of travel as well as items from countries I havent yet visited. This is now my favorite piece of all.

Purchased Item Aztec Calendar, Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar

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