beautiful boxes

Floral vine and butterfly motifs in blue are painted by hand to the reverse sides of glass panels that cover the white body of this truly angelic tissue box cover. Working together, the Ortiz Family carries on the Peruvian tradition of reverse-painted glass handicrafts. Crafted of wood, the tissue box cover is painted with silver-tone trim.

Felicita Espinoza chooses a celestial theme, depicting the sun, moon, planets and stars on this beautiful decorative box. Painted on the reverse side of glass panes, the motifs are accentuated with gilt.

Edged with golden color, this beautiful decorative box is the work of Gelacio Girón. Dragonflies dance amid blossoms on a bright turquoise background. Painted by hand on the reverse side of glass panes, the motifs reveal a colorful clarity in this traditional Andean art form.

Add a touch of artistic charm to your space with this exquisite reverse glass painted box by artisan Asunta Pelaez. The beautifully crafted piece features intricate Baroque-style leaf and floral motifs, bringing a touch of elegance and artistry to any décor. This versatile box is perfect for storing keepsakes, jewelry, and other small treasures. Each box is a unique work of art and comes in an assortment of colors with a flower motif.

On the surface of this decorative box, the sun and the moon hold each other in a solar embrace. Peruvian artisan Felicita Espinoza designs the box. Working in the colonial style of reverse-painted glass, she hand-paints the design onto the box's blue surface, given a gold-tone trim. It opens with a hinge to a single-compartment interior for storing small items and keepsakes.

Created for the World Peace Project, this beautiful tray, hand-painted by the artist Flora Polo in Peru, is a clear message of peace -- and a tribute to World Peace Day.

The artist's explains that her intention in painting the message on a tray is an allegory to creating peace as a daily ritual and shared consumption on the table. Human sharing, and the innate goodness that we carry in our DNA, are directly connected to all beings on this planet, she comments.

Via the traditional reverse-painted glass technique, the artist creates a charming wooden tray featuring doves surrounding the world and asking for peace. The hearts at each corner form the phrase "Love and peace in this world," in Spanish, and the center reads "World Peace Day."