Andes Artisan Empowerment Hub

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.

Ancient traditions meet breathtaking artistry from mountain to market

Featured Makers

Fernando Cano alpaca apparel

Johnny Jimenez handcrafted leather home decor

Cesar Gonzales gemstone sculptures

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Guillermo and Eduardo

Main image for 7-Piece Folk Art Cuzco-Themed Nativity Scene Made in Peru Born in Cuzco

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$39.99

7-Piece Folk Art Cuzco-Themed Nativity Scene Made in Peru 'Born in Cuzco'

Sandra and Lily

Main image for Textured Amazonite Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Peru Oceanic Beauty

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$47.99

Textured Amazonite Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Peru 'Oceanic Beauty'

Patricia Jara

Main image for Modern 925 Silver Spiral Drop Earrings with Carnelian Stone Contemporary Air

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$69.99

Modern 925 Silver Spiral Drop Earrings with Carnelian Stone 'Contemporary Air'

Patricia Jara

Main image for Handmade Modern Fine Silver Chrysocolla Pendant Magic Circle

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$139.99

Handmade Modern Fine Silver Chrysocolla Pendant 'Magic Circle'

Patricia Jara

Main image for Floral High-Polished 18k Gold-Plated Round Stud Earrings Sunshine Medals

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$59.99

Floral High-Polished 18k Gold-Plated Round Stud Earrings 'Sunshine Medals'

Sandra and Lily

Main image for Teardrop Polished Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Peru Tranquil Radiance

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$47.99

Teardrop Polished Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Peru 'Tranquil Radiance'

Fermin

Main image for Sterling Silver and Sodalite Cocktail Ring From Peru Andes Night Sky

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$37.99

Sterling Silver and Sodalite Cocktail Ring From Peru 'Andes Night Sky'

Adriana de Gadea

Main image for Round Silver Button Earrings with Natural Jasper Gemstones Classic Crimson

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$109.99

Round Silver Button Earrings with Natural Jasper Gemstones 'Classic Crimson'

Adriana de Gadea

Main image for Sterling Silver Meditation Ring with 18k Gold-Plated Hoops Glance at Saturn

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$159.99

Sterling Silver Meditation Ring with 18k Gold-Plated Hoops 'Glance at Saturn'

Sandra and Lily

Main image for Spiral-Themed Amazonite Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Allure of the Sea

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$47.99

Spiral-Themed Amazonite Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace 'Allure of the Sea'

Adriana de Gadea

Main image for Dark-Toned Meditation Ring with Shiny Sterling Silver Hoops Glance at the Eclipse

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$159.99

Dark-Toned Meditation Ring with Shiny Sterling Silver Hoops 'Glance at the Eclipse'

Gliseria Soto

Main image for Red and Blue Reverse-Painted Glass Mirror Cusco Blossoms in Red

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$119.99

Red and Blue Reverse-Painted Glass Mirror 'Cusco Blossoms in Red'

Nancy Quispe

Main image for Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Round Citrine Stones Golden Glow

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$49.99

Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Round Citrine Stones 'Golden Glow'

Alfredo Inga

Main image for 24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Filigree Butterfly Earrings Regal Butterfly

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$184.99

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Filigree Butterfly Earrings 'Regal Butterfly'

Maria del Carmen Vargas

Main image for Classic Polished Natural Amethyst Cabochon Dangle Earrings Antique Whispers

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$117.99

Classic Polished Natural Amethyst Cabochon Dangle Earrings 'Antique Whispers'

Zaida Lanning

Main image for Peeking Cat-Themed Polished Darkened Silver Dangle Earrings Curious Kittens

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$72.95

Peeking Cat-Themed Polished Darkened Silver Dangle Earrings 'Curious Kittens'

Sandra and Lily

Main image for Silver Pendant Necklace with Lapis Lazuli and Cultured Pearl Depths of the River

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$67.99

Silver Pendant Necklace with Lapis Lazuli and Cultured Pearl 'Depths of the River'

Sandra and Lily

Main image for Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Natural Carnelian Stones Sunset in the Valley

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$39.99

Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Natural Carnelian Stones 'Sunset in the Valley'

Marianela Vargas

Main image for 18k Gold Plated Silver Half-Hoop Earrings from Peru Diamond Bright

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$74.99

18k Gold Plated Silver Half-Hoop Earrings from Peru 'Diamond Bright'

Maria del Carmen Vargas

Main image for Andean Artisan-Made Birthstone Amethyst Chandelier Earrings Abbey Breeze

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$159.99

Andean Artisan-Made Birthstone Amethyst Chandelier Earrings 'Abbey Breeze'

Jorge Perez

Main image for Cultural Sterling Silver and Opal Chandelier Earrings Ancient Spiral

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$69.95

Cultural Sterling Silver and Opal Chandelier Earrings 'Ancient Spiral'

Julio Gallardo

Main image for Handcrafted Christmas Manger Scene Retablo Diorama Nativity in the Highlands

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$179.99

Handcrafted Christmas Manger Scene Retablo Diorama 'Nativity in the Highlands'

Leslie Granthon

Main image for Button Earrings with Sterling Silver and Copper Spatial Dimensions

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$59.99

Button Earrings with Sterling Silver and Copper 'Spatial Dimensions'

Carlos Yauri

Main image for Andean-Made Sylvan-Themed Sterling Silver Waterfall Earrings Sumaq Mallki

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$67.99

Andean-Made Sylvan-Themed Sterling Silver Waterfall Earrings 'Sumaq Mallki'

Fermin

Main image for Avant-Garde Textured Sterling Silver Band Ring from Peru Intrepid Essence

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$39.99

Avant-Garde Textured Sterling Silver Band Ring from Peru 'Intrepid Essence'

Patricia Jara

Main image for Natural Citrine and Sterling Silver Floral Button Earrings Sunshine Tiliaceus

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$107.99

Natural Citrine and Sterling Silver Floral Button Earrings 'Sunshine Tiliaceus'

Abel Rios

Main image for Hardwood Round Folding Table with Handtooled Leather Andean Birds

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$339.99

Hardwood Round Folding Table with Handtooled Leather 'Andean Birds'

Sonia Cachi

Main image for Square Sodalite and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings from Peru Blue Dimension

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$59.99

Square Sodalite and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings from Peru 'Blue Dimension'

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Comments

Linda I am absolutely delighted with these earrings! The design is breathtakingly beautiful and the sodalite stones are perfect! I am super pleased with this purchase.

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Fernando Cano

Main image for Navy Blue 100 Alpaca Pullover Patterned Peruvian Sweater Playful Navy Blue

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$159

Navy Blue 100 Alpaca Pullover Patterned Peruvian Sweater 'Playful Navy Blue'

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Lydia Beautiful craftwork and wonderful to wear -- soft, snuggly, and comfy. Always get compliments when I wear it. Goes with jeans and leggings also, given the longer length. Highly recommended.

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Ulloa Family

Main image for Hand-Woven 100 Alpaca Scarf in Ivory with Colorful Stripes Andean Glamor

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$67.99

Hand-Woven 100 Alpaca Scarf in Ivory with Colorful Stripes 'Andean Glamor'

Ulloa Family

Main image for Striped Fringed Fuchsia Scarf Hand-Woven from 100 Alpaca Freesia

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$69.99

Striped Fringed Fuchsia Scarf Hand-Woven from 100 Alpaca 'Freesia'

Alejandro Chavez

Main image for Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru Yawar Fiesta

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$67.99

Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru 'Yawar Fiesta'

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Comments

Jp This is my 2nd one and I love it just like the 1st one

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Patricia Jara

Main image for Sterling Silver Andean Dangle Earrings with Opal Window

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$119.99

Sterling Silver Andean Dangle Earrings with Opal 'Window'

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Joanne I feel pretty when I wear these. A quick glimpse in the mirror during the day and I smile with them.

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Teodoro Melendez and Family

Main image for Amazonite Beaded Dangle Earrings Crafted in Peru Aqua Harmony

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$23.99

Amazonite Beaded Dangle Earrings Crafted in Peru 'Aqua Harmony'

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Lynette I bought these for my mother, who said they are absolutely gorgeous. They apparently go well with a necklace she already has, so she wears them often. She appreciates the sterling silver ear hooks for her sensitive skin. Depending on what they're worn with, the coloring of the stones can shift in a subtle way from aqua to almost a sea glass shade, so they're quite versatile for her. I will most likely purchase from these artists again.

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