1.-PERUVIAN RETABLOS

Retablos are a sophisticated Andean folk art in the form of portable boxes which depict religious, historical, or everyday events that are important to the Indigenous people of the highlands of Peru.
They are available in different sizes and themes as well as quality and prices.

What to bring home from Peru

2.-THE COLORFUL EMBROIDERY FROM AYACUCHO

You can find several articles made with this technique for home and even to wear: cushions, table cloths, purses, hairbands, belts, etc. The price for these items is usually high because they are all handmade unique designs but you or your home will definitely stand out!
They are available in all handicraft markets in ‪‎Lima‬ and ‪Cusco‬. — en Boutique del Hotel Sol y Luna, Urubamba, Cusco.

EMBROIDERY FROM AYACUCHO

3.-COLONIAL STYLE PAINTINGS AND DISHWARE, also available in ‪Cusco‬ and ‪‎Lima‬.

Colonial style dishware

4.-THE HANDICRAFT MARKET IN ‪‎MACHUPICCHU‬ TOWN. Similar markets can be found all around Cusco with a wide offer of articles. — en Machu Picchu.

Markets in Cusco

5.-MENDIVIL CRAFTS 

In ‪Cusco‬, it’s possible to visit the Hilario Mendivil Museum. This gallery houses a magnificent collection of original works from Cusqueñan craftsman Hilario Mendivil (20th century), a descendent of an old family of craftsman in San Blas who revolutionized popular imagery. He created an original style with the long-neck motif.
His descendants owns nearby workshops where you can buy this kind of ceramic, mostly with religious themes and in all sizes and prices. — en Barrio de San Blas – Cusco.

Mendivil Crafts

6.-CUTE ‪‎PERUVIAN‬ ‪DOLLS‬

Usually wearing the typical vestment of the region you are visiting.

Peruvian Dolls

7.-A PERUVIAN ‪‎NATIVITY‬

You can find them in different styles and sizes, including some tiny ones like the picture above.

Peruvian Nativity

8.-HANDMADE PERUVIAN ‪‎JEWELRY‬ made of silver or gold in a wide variety of beautiful styles and colors and at the most competitive prices. Some pieces reflect the cultural richness, habits and ways of life of the ancient cultures that inhabited our country.

Peruvian Jewerly

9.-ANDEAN TEXTILES

There is a fascinating variety of styles, techniques and traditions that have developed over the long history of Andean civilization.
And the results are stunning; bright reds, purples and rich browns, lined with blues and oranges, all dyed from natural plants native to the region, combined in patterns of lines and symbols that reflect ideas and designs thought up long ago.
These textiles serve as blankets; others are sold as rug or to decorate the walls. — en Pisac Market Peru.

10.-SHIPIBO EMBROIDERY AND CERAMIC

Typically from the ‪‎Amazon‬ area with amazing designs of geometric patterns. They are also available in Lima. — en Iquitos – Peru.

Crafts from the Amazon

11.-PONCHOS, SCARFS, GLOVES, WOOL SWEATERS, HATS, PASHMINAS, DRESSES, COATS, etc. made of the best quality of alpaca, baby alpaca and vicuña wool. They can be found in boutiques located in Lima, Arequipa and Cusco. — en Kuna Alpaca Store.

Peruvian textiles

12.-ALL KIND OF ‪POTTERY‬ to be used at home or as ornaments like these Andean Angels that can decorate the Christmas tree!

Peruvian Pottery

13.-CHULLOS, an Andean style of hat with earflaps. The ones for sell in handicraft markets are usually made of alpaca or sheep’s wool.
‪‎Chullos‬ have been used in the Andean Mountain region since pre-Hispanic times and wearing different types and colors has a significance among the Andean natives. — en Raqchi Sicuani Cuzco.

Chullos

14.-POTTERY FROM ‪‎CHULUCANAS‬, traditionally from the north of Peru (‪‎Piura‬) but it’s possible to find in handicraft stores in Lima. It stands out because of its originality, exclusiveness (limited production) and beauty. Their use is more decorative than practical. The motifs represent the area customs like local people performing traditional activities, dancing, etc. — en Chulucanas, Piura.

Pottery from Chulucanas

15.-PUCARA BULLS

Traditionally, these bulls are placed on rooftops as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Cusco and Puno.
You can bring them home as a token of good luck for yourself or to give them away. They are available in small sizes as well as in the regular ones to be places on roofs, although it may be difficult to carry them as they are made of clay.

Pukara Bulls

16.-PERUVIAN ‪CHESS‬: INCAS‬ VS. SPANISH CONQUERORS 

On this picture, the Inca is face to face to the Spanish king. While the Spanish set has the regular horse, the Inca one features a llama! It’s funny and works as a nice ornament for home or an office. They are all hand painted and are available in different qualities and sizes.

Peruvian Chess

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