Butterfly Court Reverse Painted Glass on Wood Jewelry Box with Butterflies _artisan--novica-artisan-7664 'I was inspired by my

'I was inspired by my grandmother who used to look into each and every detail

Featuring simple sterling silver kitty silhouettes -- topped with signature ears and swirling tail

The artisan uses sterling silver to crafts four concentric bands that resemble rippling water

Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand

Butterfly Court Reverse Painted Glass on Wood Jewelry Box with Butterflies _artisan--novica-artisan-7664 'I was inspired by myThe art of reverse painting on glass was brought to Peru by the Spaniards who settled there in the 15th century. Local artisans emulated the style and in time, the technique became recognized as a Peruvian craft tradition. Here, Peruvian artisan Gelacio Giron paints ethereal butterflies on the hinged lid of a handcrafted wooden jewelry box. The blue, black, and pink winged creatures flit amidst delicate blooms on a background of ochre and gold. The