Culture
Ceramic vase, 'A Meeting of Cultures'
"I wanted to design a vase that celebrates two of Peru's most important cultures, " confides Lulli Luca as he describes his work. "First, I replicated the textile artistry of the Paracas culture, which flourished on the coast between 200 B.C. and 500 A.D.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Turquoise Clovers'
Three-leaf clovers float on a turquoise breeze bringing magical elegance to this Chulucanas vase. The design is by Rafael Medel, who expertly blends his modern artistic vision with one of Peru's historic ceramic legacies. Developed in 500 B. C.
Metropolitan vase, 'Moche Wisdom'
Original contours define this ceramic vase, its central body enveloped in a vivid red mesh. The design is most representative of Peru's ancient Moche culture. Ruben Adanaque crafts the piece by hand, as geometric details exalt solid color contrasts.
Inca Mama
(Zappos)
In 2003 Carmela, the founder of Inca Mama, realized how wonderful it would be to share the beautiful handmade weaving of the Peruvian culture with a wider audience.
Ceramic and jute mask, 'Chimu Couple' (pair)
Eugenio Balcazar takes his inspiration from the Chimu culture, which flourished in northern Peru from 1400 to 1700 AD. Known for their distinctive pottery, the Chimu developed Peru's largest and most important political system until the rise of the Inca.
'Smoky Fields' Chulucanas Ceramic Vase (Peru)-Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Smoky Fields' (PERU)
Add a touch of Peruvian flair to your home decor with this unique ceramic vaseGreen leaves dance in the night sky on this beautiful vaseDeveloped in 500 B.C.