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Rocio Davila Rojas

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"I have confidence that my works will prevail since two things are important to me: beauty and utility."

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About this Artist

Rocio Davila finds joy in living and creating, in realizing those little things that make life large. She has found artistic fulfillment in product design, working primarily with leather and gourds.

"Although I have taken courses in artistic design, I consider myself self-taught, since I have learned more from practice over the years. My work strives to show the inherent goodness of artisan labor, which is useful, durable, and ornamental. Through my own work, I enjoy sharing, and showing that we are able to do a labor of love in which we teach something of our own culture. I dedicate myself exclusively to this activity, and have formed a small working community of artisan families to generate a sustained production.

"My designs were exhibited in the United States (Miami) in 2000, and have been sent to other countries as well. At the same time, I have participated in special fairs locally. It has been a real challenge for me to dedicate myself to this art but, despite the difficulties, I have never been sorry. I am content, but not satisfied, with what I have achieved so far.

"For me, Novica is a challenge. I am aware that as far as product quality, Novica customers are very selective, but I have confidence that my works will prevail since two things are important to me: beauty and utility."

Davila's artistic and creative streak has taken her to explore different mediums and she enrolled in a design course offered by Lima's Art Museum. Apart from working with gourds, Davila designs unique home furnishings that bear her distinct mark, focusing only on natural materials.

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I love my leather magazine rack! It's beatiful and functional. Thank you for your artistry! Carol Kommedal

Carol Kommedal

Haddonfield, NJ USA

Outside the box? Rocío Dávila Rojas thinks outside the gourd! Whether re-imagining Antarctic penguins as quirky, inquisitive, earth-tone birds inhabiting the Andes ("Perky Penguins"), sensing in the husk of a melon the fierceness and mystique of a family of owls ("Wise Owls"), or knowing that natural appeal and modern utility can be one and the same ("Fancy Ladybugs"), Dávila Rojas proves that there's more to matés than meets the eye. Her skilled hands and canny creative vision transform straightforward gourds into highly clever, thoroughly charming, unique, spirited works of art.

Kelli C

Texas

The mate gourd "Star Jars" were even more beautiful in colour detail & shine than their photograph. The richness of colour & the gentle glow of their polish is just beautiful & the craftmanship is flawless. They have so much warmth & character. A big thankyou to Rocio Davila Rojas for her loving artistry.

Anna H

Adelaide, Australia

I received my pair of Perky Penguins and I could not be more impressed with them. They are so beautiful and they exceeded all my expectations! Thank you so much for your wonderful skill and talent, dear Rocio. Your art will bring joy to a lot of people lives in years to come as it brings joy to mine. I feel so priveleged to be able to share a part of your country's culture and traditions.

Tess H

I ordered the mirror " ancestral guard" and I was quite nervous before it arrived. It arrived fast, in excellent package. The mirror is of great quality, beautifully made. My only negative comment is that on the picture it looks reddish, while in reality it is the color of mahogany.

Anna T

Springfield, MA

Maravilloso espejo/Wonderful mirror! Buying a mirror on-line? are you crazy? was my husband reaction when I told him that I felt in love with "Ancestral guard" mirror only because of the magical name and the photo shown here. Today I received with much delight and perfectly packaged my mirror...and to my surprise is even better than in the picture. It is well crafted and exudes quality. Felicidades Rocio por tu excelente trabajo, me queda precioso en mi nueva casa :-)

Carmen V

San Diego, CA, US

I ordered two sets of Rojas’ maracas as Christmas gifts, and I had trouble parting with them. Not only were they amazingly affordable, but they were also the most spectacular maracas I have ever seen. Thank you so much for these lovely gifts.

Elspeth W

Boulder, CO

The mate gourd maracas are just exquisite! I couldn't be more pleased. And the tissue wrapping with the whimsical bow and miniature figures made me enjoy my gift to myself even more.

Barbara Moch

Treasure Island, Florida, USA

The carved gourds are wonderful. She is a gifted artist. Thank You

Marlene Eggerling

Longmont Colorado USA

Just had to comment on my beautiful gourds I received. I bought the Owls and Penguin set. They are gorgeous! Rocio Davila Rojas did a magnificent job on them!

Ellen Power

A few days ago I received the Penguin mate gourds and the Spider Web (set of 3) bowls I purchased from Ms. Rojas. I am so happy to display them in my home! The attention to detail, the earthiness of the colors and the careful craftsmanship makes these pieces a pleasure to look at and to handle. I admire the artistry of Ms. Rojas, and I wish her much success. It is a pleasure to share in her Andean history and culture.

Theresa A. Califano

USA

I am so pleased with the lovely pieces handmade by Rocio. It was also nice to receive the written information about the artist, the region she comes from and the postcard showing the market place in Peru. I will be be keeping an eye open for more unusual works of art from Rocio and orther Novica artists. Thank you

BEVERLY PORTER

OCONTO, WI. USA

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