beautiful cross

Painted by hand, starlight and moonbeams cover a sleek black medallion. Dina crafts a beautiful necklace inspired by ancient Inca art. Gleaming silver accents complement the handmade ceramic beads.

.925 Sterling silver

An Incan cross, also called a chacana, with an Andean woven fabric insert and bordered by Incan architecture motifs adorn this espresso brown leather passport cover designed by Kathiana Quispe of Peru. The back is solid brown and inside are two transparent sleeves to hold your passport securely in place.

Everywhere you go, the Chakana sign will guide your days, attracting energies of balance and harmony. As the main theme in Kathiana Quispe's newest collection, this Inca symbol represents the union between spiritual, earthly and divine energies. Now part of this dapper 100% leather passport cover as a textile accent made from acrylic yarns arranged in a classic design, the symbol exudes mysticism and magnificence. The cover, made in a palette of burgundy and ginger hues, features traditional details on the front and a polyester-lined interior equipped with plastic compartments to place your passport securely.

Also known as the Andean cross, the chakana is an ancient symbol often seen in Peru's ancient art. It represents the Southern Cross. One of the pre-Hispanic astral symbols that presided over the Andean universe, the chakana symbolizes order in family and community life. It is taken from a constellation of stars forming a square, and represents the universe connected to the center of the world. It also symbolizes a stairway toward the most high. "For me, the chakana also represents spirituality," Maria Astuhuaman confides. "It serves as a medium of connection between us and the divine." The artisan presents a sterling silver chacana in a 10 mm-wide red faux leather bracelet.

Inspired by symbols central to the Andean cosmovision, such as the chakana cross and the condor, Bertha Vera creates this pretty set of stud earrings. The two pairs of post earrings are crafted from 950 silver and engraved with oxidized designs.