Cedar and Leather Magazine Rack, 'Nobility'

Cedar and Leather Magazine Rack, 'Nobility' Review

Cedar and Leather Magazine Rack, 'Nobility' Feature

• Handmade by Abel Rios
• Ships from Peru within 10 days

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Elegant yet practical magazine rack made of cedar wrapped in leather that has been embossed with pre-Incaic motifs. It offers an attractive solution to those magazines that invariably end up scattered about every home. Hand-crafted by Abel Rios.Artisan Info: Abel Rios is featured in Keepers of the Arts, a beautiful hardcover book available through Novica. "I have dedicated myself to crafting fine leather products since the age of 16. Initially, I began by helping my older brother Hector in his leather workshop after he asked me to come to work for him. With my older brother's generous and providential offer, I learned the wondrous art of leatherwork a trade that continues to fascinate me and consume most of my days. "When I was 23 years old I decided to become an independent artisan. I opened my own workshop in my house. Fortunately, my work has gained considerable popularity, and I greatly enjoy the responses that I continue to receive when people see my creations. "These days, my work consists of cutting, embossing and engraving fine leather with a distinct style and skill that you won't find in many workshops. I design many beautiful Inca and colonial motifs, and emboss those upon the leather. I sell some of my work locally to art shops, but am especially happy and proud that my products are being sold all over the world now through Novica."