Peruvian Artists, Crafts & Traditions
Peruvian Artists, Crafts & Traditions
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For thousands of years Peruvians have been perfecting the art of pottery, knitting, weaving, carving… and their contemporary crafts show it!
Our artist partners love doing what they do and are eager to share with the world their finest work. Their crafting skills have been passed down through generations. Each piece they create gives testimony of their fine craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage.
The 250 artists and crafters we work with are organized in about 20 small workshops spread throughout Peru. With most, we have been working hand-hand for over 15 years and have developed personal connections.
gourd artists
gourd artists
In the Peruvian village of Cochas, carvers have been serving their communities for generations by recording special events such as religious celebrations, weddings and traditions with intricate detail. Today, in this tiny Andean community almost everyone is a gourd artist.
Apumano is proud to have been nurturing this art for over 20 years!
puppet knitters
puppet knitters
On the shores of Lake Titicaca at 12,500 feet above sea level, moms have been knitting clothing and whimsical animal toys for their kids since long ago. Over time finger puppets became a natural and important part of life for many women in the Puno area of Peru.
Knitting helps women and single mothers to invest in the future by sending their sons and daughters to high school--and some even to college. The supplemental income women knitters earn allows them also greater independence and a stronger voice within their families and communities.
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