Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared four times before Juan Diego in Tepeyac, Mexico in 1531: the last of these apparitions was on December 12, a date still observed today 450 years later. Our Lady of Guadalupe’s apparition is entrenched in Mexican culture and the Mexican identity.
This piece was handmade by our artisans, designed by Margarita Llort. The decorative piece stays true to the Mexican identity while also bringing a new perspective through the glass medium.
Margarita Llort displayed a strong interest in the plastic arts from a young age but began working with glass in 1982 after being introduced to modern glass art techniques. She has since travelled several times to cities such as Barcelona, Chicago, California, and Orlando to improve her skills, culminating in the creation of Vitrales de El Salvador in 2003 with her son Miguel Saade. Margarita and her team of glass artisans are now El Salvador’s de facto glass artists, and her work can be found behind the altars of churches across the region, as well as in homes either as architectural features (in doors and windows) or as colorful decorative pieces.
Margarita Llort and her cousin Fernando Llort, one of El Salvador’s most influential artists, devised an unprecedented initiative in which many of Fernando’s works have been displayed in glass by Margarita and her team at Vitrales.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Characteristics:
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Decorative piece handmade by artisans specializing in glass art.
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Materials: Stained glass on a forged iron mounting with a rusted finishing, supported on a wooden base made from certified cured pine.
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Technique: Cast glass
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Packaging: Our products are lovingly packaged in a cardboard box and protected with sponge and bubble wrap. We include a label with information about the technique used, the craftsmanship and information about the artists.
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Dimensions: Length 9 cm (3.5 inches) x Width 9 cm (3.5 inches) x Height 25 cm (9.8 inches).
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Packaging Dimensions: Length 15 cm (5.9 inches) x Width 10 cm (3.9 inches) x Height 25 cm (9.8 inches)
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Item Weight: 0.5 kg, 1.2 pounds
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Packaged Weight: 0.7 kg, 1.6 pounds
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Limited Edition
Care: For cleaning, use a non-scratch cloth with a bit of window-cleaning solution. Wipe carefully and tap dry.
For tougher stains use warm water, a bit of gentle soap, and two spoonfuls of vinegar. To brighten, polish glass with a non-scratch cloth. Remember, friction can cause scratches and damage the piece, avoid using force or contact with rough materials. When opening box do not lift piece by the glass, always lift by the wooden base or iron features.
Customize Our Lady of Guadalupe
Give Our Lady of Guadalupe as a gift to commemorate a special moment or milestone. Add a personalized message sketched on a glass plaque attached to the base of the piece.
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Choose from different types of fonts.
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Prior to shipping, we will send you a PDF image of your order for your confirmation and approval.
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We can sketch your logo onto the piece. Send us your logo or other image to diseno@vitrales.com.sv. Please send a black and white image, in JPEG or vector format, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
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Please allow at least three business days for us to sketch the personalized message on the wooden base.
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Select the Personalized Message option when adding the item to your cart, for $6 extra.