The hand tooling of the leather on this piece took my breath away, so I decided to give it to my dear friend as a housewarming gift and she loved it. The craftsmanship can?t be beat and it is truly heirloom quality.
This came to us all the way from Thailand in perfect shape and absolutely gorgeous. I have wanted one for years, and this is the perfect size. I can easily put a candle or incense on the landing. It is truly a work of art and unique, guests always comment favorably.
Brilliant choice of colors and beautiful detailing.
These sculptures require incredible dexterity and patience.
I now possess three of Manuel Cruz? works.
"For us, embossing leather is a family tradition. My father inherited it from his father, and handed it down to us."
Jose Antonio Rios and his family have been dedicated to the traditional art of tooling and embossing leather furniture for several generations. This... read more
The Summer Catalog
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