Dried Mate Gourd Box Painted in an Owl Motif from Peru - Paunchy Red Owl Gifts for the Gardener The artisan creates the color

The artisan creates the color on the gourd using natural red dye

or crimson

Expert in the Peruvian art of reverse painted glass

Wearing protective goggles

8 inches W x 5

Dried Mate Gourd Box Painted in an Owl Motif from Peru - Paunchy Red Owl Gifts for the Gardener The artisan creates the colorFor centuries, the peoples of Peru have had a tradition of creating utilitarian and decorative objects from dried mate gourds. Daniel Vargas transforms a hollow gourd into a delightful box for personal treasures. He uses pyrographic techniques to create this satisfied owl and colors it with red dyes. He then seals it with candle wax and adds a wood handle. The natural shape of the gourd dictates size and shape, so each one will be a unique work of