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Andes Artisan Empowerment Hub Ancient traditions meet breathtaking artistry from mountain to market

Explore the Andes region, once home to the Inca, Wari, Chavin and other ancient empires. Today, the influences of these ancient civilizations can be found in the artistic handicraft traditions that artisans use to create the vast array of jewelry, home furnishings, pottery, textiles, paintings and folk art that preserve the diverse, complex heritage of this colorful Latin land.

Andes Artisan Empowerment Hub

Ancient traditions meet breathtaking artistry from mountain to market

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Cesar Gonzales

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Artisan Crafted Seven Gem Pyramid Sculpture from the Andes 'Positive Spirituality'

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Kathy This is a truly beautiful work of art. I love looking at it with all the layers so perfectly and smoothly joined together - I am fascinated... how did he do that?

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Maribel Posso

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Hand Painted Ceramic Floral Bull in Black from Peru 'Little Black Pucara Bull'

Felipe Berckholtz

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Super Soft Grey Plaid Alpaca Wool Patterned Scarf 'Gray Squared'

Margarita and Martha

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Gourd and Cotton Bird Holiday Ornaments Set of 3 'Happy Hoots'

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Anthony The workmanship on the ornaments, they hang nicely on the tree and our friends have asked about them. The colors are vibrant, everything about them is cute!

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Feriberto Aylas

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Hand-Painted Ceramic Andean Nativity Sculpture from Peru 'Andean Christian Family'

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Brian This product came as advertised and I will display during the holidays. Fast shipping

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John Barrow

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Multicolored Christmas Tree Sculpture 'Gift Tree'

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Agnes Every time I look @ this sculpture I feel JOY! Meticulously handcrafted, vibrant with color, glazing is simply amazing. Many thanks to the artist for creating this work of art.

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