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Rios Family

The Ríos Tallador Family, from Lima, is a community of dedicated and talented artisans that day after day carry out the unique craft of embossing leather. More than 45 years ago, this activity was embraced by their grandparents, followed by the parents and now by the sons, with the same devotion and caring dedication, using the same technique to produce fantastic hand-crafted items bearing their own unique touch. Jose Antonio Ríos says:

"For us, embossing leather is a family tradition. My father inherited it from his father, and handed it down to us. When he was very young, my father learned to work with leather, making saddles. Later he decided to move to the capital, where he established a small workshop. Innovating articles according to the market needs, he achieved such a perfection that soon his products, totally handmade, gained acceptance and prestige.

"Today, my family and I are proudly following the traditions, incorporating contemporary learnings and designs we are ready to face new challenges. Our work has been exhibited in a number of national and international fairs and events. We have been awarded with significant prizes and recognitions, mainly in Brazil and Argentina.

"Our creations are totally handmade. After sketching the figures, the piece is embossed with chisel and hammer. We use several types of chisels depending on the intricacy of the motifs. Then, the embossed leather is placed on the furniture piece, simultaneously prepared. Later, works are finished with a mixture of nogalina (walnut stain) and ink, matching the wood color. Furniture pieces are made from cedar and mahogany wood, carefully selected and treated. 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."