Handicrafts

These wonderful wind chimes are a perfect addition to any garden or porch. They are hand-crafted from bamboo and coconut, and produce a lovely muted tone that is both soothing and enchanting. These wind chimes are weather resistant, so they will last for years to come. They are also very easy to install, and require no maintenance.

The Spanish conquest of Peru in 1534 brought profound changes to the lives of the native peoples of the region. One of the most significant was the conversion of the Native peoples to Catholicism. To facilitate this conversion, the Spanish sent artists to Peru to teach the Native people how to paint religious art. These artists, working in the style known as Escuela Cuzqueña, painted religious images based on the artwork the Spaniards brought with them. Over the years, the Native artists have incorporated classic Peruvian weaving designs and landscapes into their paintings. These paintings and retablos were created by our artist in Cuzco and are now difficult to obtain. Each painting is one of a kind, so as they sell, we will try to replace them with similar paintings.

The frames are hand carved of local wood. The retablo size is 17" high, 12' wide, and approximately 2" deep.

These handwoven wool rugs were made in Ayacucho, Peru, a town known for its fine weaving. Each rug features geometric and traditional Incan motifs and is a flat weave of sheep wool with natural dyes. The ends of the rugs are finished with small fringes. The rugs can be used as wall hangings as well as floor coverings. Each rug is a unique work of art, and sizes vary. They can be machine washed with cold water and hung to dry.