Leather Ottoman, 'Sunflower'

!9#: Leather Ottoman, 'Sunflower'

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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Blossoming into concentric circles, tiny sunflowers adorn this Ottoman with mystical elegance. The Carneiro Family crafts the Ottoman of cowhide and sews the pieces together by hand. The tooled work is precise and detailed, evidencing the Carneiro Family's remarkable expertise. Finally, the Ottoman is treated with a special solution to make the leather water-resistant, and it's polished to a high sheen with a metal sponge. Filling not included. We recommend filling these floor cushions with plastic "polystryene" beans, commonly used for beanbags and similar items. These and similar filling materials can be found at any local crafts store, packaging suppliers, and even mattress outlets. Artisan Info: Geraldo Duarte Carneiro relates the story of his family's rise into the sphere of hand-crafted Brazilian leather items: "I worked as an artisan for more than 15 years for a company that produced leather accessories such as handbags, belts and wallets. I also learned to make leather cushions and beanbags. I worked with seven other people and at that time, everything was made by hand. Apart from making the items, I would also help to sell them. "I learned so much about this trade that the time came when I thought I was ready to set up my own workshop. I made original designs and presented

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