The Umaiza Collection

Cream colored blossoms align precisely in a midnight garden. Umaiza hand-paints the motifs on the reverse side of glass panes, giving them a wonderful clarity. A traditional Cajamarca handicraft, the panes adorn a beautiful tray.

Never had a more classy serving tray!!! Wow! It's beautiful ❤️. H. Boynton Beach, FL. Sun Jul 25 2021

World Menagerie, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. This handsome, glass-covered tray is alive with leafy tendrils that twist and spiral about delicate blossoms, all painted by hand. The talented Umaiza works with the traditional flower motifs characteristic of the Cajamarca region in her native Peru.

Beautiful and practical. Worth the money and a life-long piece.. Julie. Courteny, BC. Thu Jan 28 2021

White

Expert in the Peruvian art of reverse-painted glass, Umaiza designs a wall mirror of antiqued elegance. She hand paints the mirror frame with florid motifs creating a weathered illusion accentuated by aged gold purpurine and white with lilac undertones.

This is a perfectly lovely small accent mirror. I have several other Peruvian hand-painted mirrors and this added nicely to my collection.. Anonymous. Fri Jul 16 2021

This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Umaiza in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. Like a medallion of singular beauty, this mirror honors Cajamarca's legendary reverse painted glass legacy. Umaiza takes great care to craft this fascinating mirror according to techniques that have been passed through generations.

The Ruby Medallion Wall Mirror is stunning and a unique addition to my home! I love the saturated colors!. Anonymous. Fair Oaks, CA. Tue Mar 19 2019

A majestic bird flies over a garden of gold created by Umaiza. She paints the scene by hand on the reverse side of the glass before setting it in the mirror frame. This fascinating art form is unique to the Cajamarca region of Peru.

This is gorgeous but it is more pink than it appears in the photograph.. Stefanie. Washington, NJ. Sat Dec 07 2019

A deep crimson field blooms with the subtle movements of blue and white flowers, their scalloped outlines bordered in gilded splendor. The work requires intense patience, as Umaiza executes the composition on the reverse side of glass panes. Reflecting on the artistic traditions of Cajamarca, Peru, this piece offers a luminous accent to any decor.

Classy and unique. I had a hard time choosing where to mount this mirror due to the size shape and uniqueness. Judy. Locust Grove, GA. Fri Jun 12 2020