folk art (12 items)
Te Amo
Romantic Folk Art Retablo
Te Amo, Romantic Folk Art Retablo
Alejandro Chavez
This adorable retablo is the original creation of Alejandro Chavez in Peru. The wood and ceramic folk art accent features two levels. On the top, two Andean sweethearts express their love for each... read more$39.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Harvest Dance
Hand Carved Gourd Decorative Box with Harvest Dance Scene
Harvest Dance, Hand Carved Gourd Decorative Box with Harvest Dance Scene
Teodolinda Seguil
Teodolinda Seguil of Peru handcrafts this decorative box made from a dried mate gourd. Using a chisel, the artisan carves a magnificent scene of harvest gathering and celebration. The natural gourd... read more$29.99Artist: Teodolinda Seguil
Earth Tone Elephant
Dried Gourd with Burned Image of an Elephant from Peru
Earth Tone Elephant, Dried Gourd with Burned Image of an Elephant from Peru
Daniel Vargas
The creation of decorative and utilitarian objects from dried mate gourds have a history that stretches to long before the Spanish arrived in South America. Peruvian artisan Daniel Vargas uses wood... read more$25.99Artist: Daniel Vargas
Paunchy Red Owl
Dried Mate Gourd Box Painted in an Owl Motif from Peru
Paunchy Red Owl, Dried Mate Gourd Box Painted in an Owl Motif from Peru
Daniel Vargas
For centuries, the peoples of Peru have had a tradition of creating utilitarian and decorative objects from dried mate gourds. Daniel Vargas transforms a hollow gourd into a delightful box for... read more$34.99Artist: Daniel Vargas
Singing Owls
Decorative Owl Figures of Dried Mate Gourds from Peru (Pair)
Singing Owls, Decorative Owl Figures of Dried Mate Gourds from Peru (Pair)
Daniel Vargas
Those that sing together should always be together, especially in your home. Daniel Vargas creates two decorative boxes by cutting dried mate gourds and etching the owl designs in pyrography. A knob... read more$39.99Artist: Daniel Vargas
Fortunate Owls
Decorative Owl Figures of Dried Mate Gourds from Peru (Pair)
Fortunate Owls, Decorative Owl Figures of Dried Mate Gourds from Peru (Pair)
Daniel Vargas
These best friends want to always be together in your home. Peruvian artisan Daniel Vargas creates two decorative boxes from dried mate gourds and etches the details with wood burning techniques. The... read more$39.99Artist: Daniel Vargas
Pleasant Memories
Wood Glass Photo Frame with Striped Andean Textile (4x6)
Pleasant Memories, Wood Glass Photo Frame with Striped Andean Textile (4x6)
Marlene Guisgueta
Andean textiles are not only a testimony to the region's rich art but also a way to convey the culture's spiritual worldview through colorful stripes that together form a charming composition. This... read more$37.99Artist: Marlene Guisgueta
Guacamayas Sunset
Handcrafted Orange Natural Fiber Basket from Colombia
Guacamayas Sunset, Handcrafted Orange Natural Fiber Basket from Colombia
Omaira Manrique
Inspired by the intense colors traditional to Guacamayas, a little Colombian town, Omaira Manrique creates a sublime decorative piece from natural materials. After choosing a palette of bright hues... read more$29.99Artist: Omaira Manrique
Vicús Turtle
Handcrafted Black and Beige Ceramic Vicus Turtle Catchall
Vicús Turtle, Handcrafted Black and Beige Ceramic Vicus Turtle Catchall
Jesus Rivas
Centuries ago, the northern Pacific coast saw a prosperous civilization grow and leave its mark on the world. The Vicús culture forms part of the early societies that shaped the South American... read more$23.99Artist: Jesus Rivas
Nests of Nariño
Handwoven Natural Fiber Colorful Baskets From Colombia
Nests of Nariño, Handwoven Natural Fiber Colorful Baskets From Colombia
Ayde Montezuma
Nariño's festive colors and traditions are the main inspiration for a charming set of three baskets handwoven by Ayde Montezuma. Proud of her Colombian heritage, the artisan crafts with dedication... read more$39.99Artist: Ayde Montezuma
Sweet Spring Scent
Hand-Painted and Carved Dried Gourd Catchall from Peru
Sweet Spring Scent, Hand-Painted and Carved Dried Gourd Catchall from Peru
Teodolinda Seguil
Never again lose small belongings with this eye-catching catchall. Teodolinda Seguil from Peru chisels and hand-paints a dried gourd for this gorgeous item embellished with Andean flowers and details.... read more$39.99Artist: Teodolinda Seguil
Birds From Surco
Wood and Glass Hand Painted Jewelry Box With Colonial Birds
Birds From Surco, Wood and Glass Hand Painted Jewelry Box With Colonial Birds
Felicita Espinoza
The petite keepsake box is the creation of Felicita Espinoza of Surco, Peru, who began crafting 20 years ago with her husband and continues today with her daughter Milagros. The box is handcrafted... read more$39.99Artist: Felicita Espinoza