Aili Artisan Leather Ottoman

The Rios Family Artisan Collection is brought to you by Astoria Grand in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Rios Family in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. An elegant garland finely tooled in leather adorns this captivating ottoman by the Rios Family of Peru. Supported by fine cedar wood legs, the leather seat is affixed to the frame with shiny brass nails. Filling included. About the Artist, Rios Family; Jose Antonio Rios and his family have been dedicated to the traditional art of tooling and embossing leather furniture for several generations. This activity was embraced by Jose Antonio’s grandparents, with the same devotion and caring dedication, using the same technique to produce handcrafted items bearing their own unique touch. Jos Antonio Rios says, ”For us, embossing leather is a family tradition. My father inherited it from his father and handed it down to us. Our creations are totally handmade. After sketching the figures, the piece is embossed with chisel and hammer. Then, the embossed leather is placed on the furniture piece, simultaneously prepared. We are certain that, having been made with so much love and quality, our work will be a proud ambassador of the Peruvian culture and traditions to the world.” Astoria Grand