artisan instruments

Music comes alive in miniature through this vibrant retablo that transforms an Andean instrument shop into a captivating three-dimensional scene. Bold florals and delicate leaves dance across the tornillo wood frame in rich, eye-catching hues while inside, hand-sculpted ceramic figures bustle about their musical world with remarkable detail and personality. Handcrafted by Peruvian artisan Julio Gallardo, this charming retablo brings the energy and tradition of Andean culture directly into your space, ready to grace your table or wall with its metallic hanger.

The Andean forest always speaks through the echoes of the wind. Artisan Nancy Quispe works with sterling silver to create this leaf-inspired pair of dangle earrings. Accented with a high polish finish, the pair crowns its natural aura with chrysocolla jewels—symbols of calm.

Influenced by the captivating allure of nature, Peru’s Paola Siza designs a phenomenal pair of leaf dangle earrings that will make a statement. The fashionable earrings feature sterling silver hooks from which gracefully sway leaves filled with intricate filigree accents. Gorgeous round sodalite gemstones beautifully crown this design whose oxidation finish emphasizes the filigree work and adds an extra touch of artistry.

Let Wayra, “wind” in Quechua, take you to a world where nature is more than sublime. Artisan Carlos Yauri of Peru works with sterling silver to create this sylvan-inspired wrap ring, whose leafy motif rests alongside a natural amazonite stone as a symbol of healing.

Two elegant leaves flank a length of chain, gracing the neck in this lariat necklace from Peru. Local artisans craft the necklace of sterling silver, plating it in 18k gold for a truly beautiful piece, designed by Adriana de Gadea.