hand carved

The Kukama Kukamiria Community has always lived surrounded by nature, benefiting from its fruits and lands. Today, they want to spread a message of love for nature through stunning creations made from eco-friendly materials. Working with chambira wood, the Peruvian artisans hand-carve a leaf-themed platter with natural wood grain and a lustrous finish.

Designed by John Barrow, this Peruvian sculpture depicts a weeping willow tree. Local artisans hand-carve each piece from different types of wood, and they all fit perfectly together to form the intricate composition of the tree.

Working with different types of wood, Peruvian artisans hand-carve various pieces that fit together like a puzzle to form the image of an olive tree. John Barrow designs this impressive sculpture, adding wonderfully to your home decor.

Working with different types of wood, Peruvian artisans hand-carve various pieces that fit together like a puzzle to form the image of an old oak tree. John Barrow designs this impressive sculpture, adding wonderfully to your home decor.

"I made this sculpture as a tribute to life," confides John Barrow. "The different colors represent the joy of life, of feeling, and of having hope for the future. Its optimism is contagious." Barrow crafts the sculpture with hand-carved segments of cedar, mahogany and ishpingo woods. He stains the woods with colorful natural dyes.

This handcrafted wall mirror by Alejandro Chavez is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that seamlessly blends the artistic traditions of Ayacucho, Peru, with contemporary decorative elements. Its wooden frame, meticulously hand-carved and painted, bursts with vibrant colors and delicate floral designs that elegantly frame the central composition. At its heart lies the mirror itself, radiating light and adding visual depth while reflecting not only its surroundings but also the profound cultural and spiritual connection of the Andean people to their heritage. Surrounding the mirror, intricately hand-molded and painted ceramic figurines bring to life everyday and festive scenes from rural Andean life: farmers working the land, musicians playing traditional instruments and dancers dressed in vivid regional attire. Adding further dimension, the piece prominently features a nativity scene and a depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, each rendered with exquisite detail and reverence.