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New this month from Ten Thousand Villages and the artisans of Allpa comes the "Andean Sunburst" mirror. A stylized 17" circular sunburst mirror is handcrafted in antiqued pine, mdf, and glass. $99, Made in Peru.
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Also from Allpa, this unusual 6" x 3" "Floral Art Hand Mirror" features antiqued reverse painted flowers, burnished gold mirror rim. The wood frame is sustainable composite wood, the handle is reverse painted glass. In reverse glass painting the design is silk screened onto the back or reverse side of the glass. The painting is done “back to front”: details painted first, then larger color areas, and finally a background color. In the last stage, artisans apply a coat of varnish to protect the paint. Reverse painting requires great care and skill, as the visual “surface” is painted first then layered over, so errors cannot be corrected. Reverse painting has an ancient history going back to the Middle Ages. Available through Ten Thousand Villages in limited quantities. $18, Made in Peru.
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From Serrv, this generously sized Whitewashed Mirror is beautifully carved from mango wood with a twisted vine leaf pattern for rich texture, and cutout areas to reveal the wall behind. Whitewashed for an aged appearance. Measures 24" h x 18"w. Ready to hang with drywall screws using 3 inset metal brackets on reverse. Made by Tara Projects in India. $140
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Discarded washers are transformed into innovative, functional art. Moradabad artisans creatively reuse old metal.Made by brass workers of Noah’s Ark in Moradabad, India. The cost of metals has skyrocketed in recent years, which has had a devastating effect on the local economy and on the lives of individual artisans. Noah’s Ark has worked hard to train artisans in using alternative metals and materials, as well as to create appealing designs such as this product. The "Rings of Steel" mirror measures 26" in diameter and adds a modern touch to your home. Exclusively available through Ten Thousand Villages. $115
*I'll be adding my own style to this mirror in an update of my bedroom decor. Stay tuned!
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From a workshop on the outskirts of Moradabad, India funded by Noah's Ark, this recycled bike-chain oval mirror measures 5" x 7" and has an easel for table-top use or hung on the wall either horizontally or vertically. Noah's Ark provides money for raw materials, machines and workshop repairs to about 100 artisan groups across India in exchange for proof that all employees are paid fair wages and work in safe, clean conditions. The NGO also offers free classes in capacity building to its network of 600 artisans, a rigorous quality control check, and runs education and water sanitation projects to benefit the artisans' children and community. Noah’s Ark has established 20 new workshops in the past 15 years, and employees are paid 10-15% above the local rate. Available through One World Projects. $24, Made in India.
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