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The classic beauty of the Baroque era inspires Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez to show her expertise and talent in this exquisite wood tray. Using the reverse glass painting technique, Asunta creates a traditional leafy design in a palette of turquoise, green, purple and yellow hues. The frame made out of cedarwood is painted in a golden hue that completes the piece with elegance.

Make any meal an occasion with this elegant oil and vinegar set from Mexico's Javier Servin. The hand-painted ceramic set includes cruets for oil and vinegar with cork stoppers, as well as a pretty rectangular tray for an appealing presentation. The beautiful, glossy, enamel-like finish is the result of painting the pieces before they are fired in the kiln.

Peruvian artisan Flora Polo handcrafts an elegant reverse-painted glass tray. The artisan creates a beautiful peacock with blue, green, and red feathers on a black background in a garden with pink flowers and golden leaves. Set in a wood frame painted gold, the peacock image is painted on the underside of the glass top, giving the image depth and protecting the painting from wear.

For All Saints Day and All Souls Day, November 1 and 2, Mexico remembers and honors loved ones who have passed away. Traditionally, a vigil is kept in the cemeteries with flowers, prayers, candles, food and drink, while displays are often set up in the home with photographs, candles, and colorful skulls made of white sugar. Working in ceramic, Alejandra Aceves pays tribute to this tradition. The Mexican artist transfers her original signed painting of sugar skulls onto a colorful mug for your favorite hot beverage.