peru instruments

Inspired by the Inca pottery found on the Pisac archaeological site in Peru, Dionisio Quilla designs a beautiful blue ocarina with a llama motif and geometric patterns. This ancient wind instrument has a melodic sound most music aficionados appreciate and love. The handmade ocarina comes with a cord so you can wear it around the neck or carry it anywhere.

Alejandro Chávez crafts a mirror frame rooted in Andean tradition. Varied scenes represent Carnavalito (Little Carnival), a celebration held in the Peruvian Andes. Musicians play traditional instruments, participants re-enact the birth of Jesus, incredible masks hang on the wall, and a couple stands beneath a towering prickly pear cactus. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand.

Beautifully hand crafted and painted, seven angels wear warm sweaters and cozy chullo hats with earflaps. They play traditional Andean instruments as they lift their voices in Christmas carols. Alberto Aparicio Canchari creates the set of ornaments for a holiday with a touch of Peru.

Beautifully hand crafted and painted, seven angels wear warm sweaters and cozy chullo hats with earflaps. The play traditional Andean instruments as they lift their voices in Christmas carols. Alberto Aparicio Canchari creates the set of ornaments for a holiday with a touch of Peru.

Geometric precision rooted in ancient tradition defines this hand-painted ceramic vase that showcases the legendary Chulucanas pottery technique at its finest. The Andean-inspired patterns wind around the vessel with rhythmic symmetry, their edges crisp against the lustrous surface achieved through generations-old methods. Jesus Rivas conceived this design to honor Peru's ceramic masters while speaking to modern aesthetic sensibilities, creating a decorative accent that serves as both a cultural artifact and a stylish home accent with timeless appeal.

A cheerful pair of friends will fill your evenings with music and joy. This pair of ocarinas is handmade by Peruvian artisan Dionisio Quilla, inspired by typical birds of the region. The ocarinas represent a colorful Andean cock-of-the-rock and a playful parrot that will be the ideal decoration for any interior.

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.

This handcrafted wall mirror by Alejandro Chavez is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that seamlessly blends the artistic traditions of Ayacucho, Peru, with contemporary decorative elements. Its wooden frame, meticulously hand-carved and painted, bursts with vibrant colors and delicate floral designs that elegantly frame the central composition. At its heart lies the mirror itself, radiating light and adding visual depth while reflecting not only its surroundings but also the profound cultural and spiritual connection of the Andean people to their heritage. Surrounding the mirror, intricately hand-molded and painted ceramic figurines bring to life everyday and festive scenes from rural Andean life: farmers working the land, musicians playing traditional instruments and dancers dressed in vivid regional attire. Adding further dimension, the piece prominently features a nativity scene and a depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, each rendered with exquisite detail and reverence.