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

Cesar Gonzales gemstone sculptures

Johnny Jimenez handcrafted leather home decor

Fernando Cano alpaca apparel

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Teodolinda Seguil

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$25.99

Hand-Painted Birds and Flowers Gourd Decorative Box 'Dawn's Song'

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Lesley Better than I was expecting. Very beautifully made.

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Maribel Posso

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$224.99

Handmade Ceramic Bull Sculpture 'Big Pucar Bull in Blue'

Nataly and Alberto

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$139.99

100 Baby Alpaca Shawl in Solid Smoke from Peru 'Simple Beauty in Smoke'

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Lucia B. My daughter needed a shawl for cool evening in spring and fall. I found it looking for baby alpaca of which I am a fan. She is very pleased.

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Pia Zavala

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$139.99

Soft Striped Peacock Alpaca Blend Pullover with Turtle Neck 'Peacock Center'

Balvina Huaytalla

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$17.99

Applique Coin Purse Handmade in Peru 'A Walk in the Fields'

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Linda This little coin purse is so very cute! Your workmanship is beautifully done and the scenes you make with your designs are perfect. Thank you for the beautiful sewing you do.

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Felicita Espinoza

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$87.99

Reverse Painted Glass Jewelry Box 'Night Flutters'

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P Patsy This was a gift for my daughter and she is so pleased with it. She says it is beautiful and the wrapping was lovely. I was very pleused with the shipping time. Thank you.

Alfredo Falcon

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$49.99

Unique Womens Alpaca Wool Solid Knit Hat 'Tan Mountain Roads'

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Floyd Just what my wife wanted.

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Nestor Yana

Main image for Alpaca Acrylic Blanket Fringe Prussian Blue Eggshell Peru Prussian Blue Destiny

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$54.99

Alpaca Acrylic Blanket Fringe Prussian Blue Eggshell Peru 'Prussian Blue Destiny'

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Claire Soft and large. Beautifully made. Colors are subtle but make a big statement!

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Alfredo Falcon

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$54.99

100 Alpaca Knit Gloves in Black from Peru 'Winter Delight in Black'

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Lisa These gloves are perfect! I just LOVE them. Thank you.

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Asunta Pelaez

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$117.99

Black Reverse-Painted Glass Decorative Box with Butterflies 'Midnight Garden'

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Linda Purchased two--as gifts for my two sons' girlfriends. This has been on my list for awhile and it didn't disappoint. It took a while for it to arrive but it was worth it.

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Ani Muniz

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$29.99

High-Polished Modern Sterling Silver Ear Cuff Earrings 'Little Charm'

Flora Polo

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$97.99

Reverse-Painted Glass Peacock Tray in Gold 17 in. 'Peacock Charm in Gold'

Wilmer Vilchez

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$89.99

Handmade Peruvian Alpaca Wool Patterned Shawl 'Huancayo Warmth'

Fernando Cano

Main image for Mens Soft Grey and Red 100 Alpaca Pullover from Peru Grey Adventures

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$149.99

Men's Soft Grey and Red 100 Alpaca Pullover from Peru 'Grey Adventures'

Asunta Pelaez

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$349.99

Handmade Reverse Painted Glass Wood Glass Folding Table 'Scarlet Delight'

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Karen The tray is beautiful and it and the stand arrived quickly and were very well packed.

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Violeta Pacheco

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$49.99

Men's Crew Neck Cotton Blend Pullover in Indigo from Peru 'Casual Comfort in Indigo'

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Lorri Bought this for my son for Christmas,he loves it!. Fabric is soft.not very heavy. Color is very pretty. Can be dressy or casual.

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Wilber Calapuja

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$139.99

Striped Alpaca Blend Long Sleeve V-Neck Duster Cardigan 'Mesa Sunrise'

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Beatrice I love the cardigan and the color combination. I first got the jumper and also loved it, so I also got the cardigan. Perfect also for colder summer nights.

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Fernando Cano

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$147.99

Men's Fair Trade Alpaca Art Knit Pullover Sweater 'Mountain Sunset'

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Ellen M I bought this for my son for Christmas. The colors are so vibrant, and the style and texture are amazing. Even more amazing is that the price was so good from a handmade article of such quality.

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Quipac

Main image for Cuzco Couple Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Peru Cuzco Couple

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$119.99

Cuzco Couple Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Peru 'Cuzco Couple'

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Betsy Several years ago my husband bought me a set of pins in this exact design, in a pawn shop of all places. They were also from Peru. Finding these earrings that are an exact match was astounding. Thank you SO much for making these!

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Alejandro Chavez

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$67.99

Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture 'Mask Collection'

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Joel For the price, the quality of work is unbelievable.

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Zoila Davila

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$25.99

Hand-Painted Ceramic Cat Figurines from Peru Set of 3 'Colorful Kittens'

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Laura These sweet faces are a nice addition to the collection.

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Nestor Yana

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$59.99

Alpaca Acrylic Blend Throw Blanket in Sand from Peru 'Sandy Passion'

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Melody Perfect light weight throw. I didn’t want something too heavy for Southern California and this is perfect. Love the way it’s woven and the nice fringe at the bottom. Highly recommend this.

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Alfredo Falcon

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$49.99

Hand Woven 100 Alpaca Wool Beanie Hat 'Brown Mountain Roads'

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S Susan Alpaca is the only material i’ll Wear in a hat,No I as hats are even soft enough to wear in bed on a really cold night,The delicate workmanship is that unparalleled, cozy and attractive,

Wilber Calapuja

Main image for Cable Knit Baby Alpaca Blend Pullover in Ivory from Peru Warm Charm

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$114.99

Cable Knit Baby Alpaca Blend Pullover in Ivory from Peru 'Warm Charm'

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Lynda I am so pleased. It's absolutely beautiful. Light weight, warm and soft. Love the weave; almost like a lovely lace. I am 5, 10, normally wear a medium but decided on a large for sleeve length. Soo happy I did. It fits beautifully, long in sleeves and a nice relaxed fit and length overall. Absolutely amazing purchase. I hope to wear it for many years to come.

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Alejandro Chavez

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$59.99

Hand Made Folk Art Mirror from Peru 'Little Carnaval'

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Sakhar Stunning slices of life organised around a little mirror. Practical and uniquely cultural.

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Diana Arana

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$74.99

Peruvian Modern Style Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Freeform Beauty'

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Nataliya Unique, eye catching, goes with everything.

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Johnny Jimenez

Main image for Squared Brown Hand Tooled Leather Catchall from Peru Sienna Tree

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$44.99

Squared Brown Hand Tooled Leather Catchall from Peru 'Sienna Tree'

Fernando Castro

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$89.99

Hand Carved Horse Cellphone Holder 'Indomitable Force'

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Denise Bought this for my sister who is always on her cellphone while working and she absolutely loved it! The beautiful craftsmanship and functionality of the piece are amazing.

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Fernando Cano

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$149.95

100 Alpaca Green Yoke Cardigan From Peru 'Andean Forests'

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Marcia Sweater is absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship is impeccable, the material is soft and comfortable and I can tell this is the highest quality.

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Ulloa Family

Main image for Rainbow 100 Alpaca Striped Scarf from Peru Andean Rainbow

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$77.99

Rainbow 100 Alpaca Striped Scarf from Peru 'Andean Rainbow'

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Mary My thanks to the Ulloa family listed on the shipping paper as the artist who created this scarf. I gave this as a gift, it was greatly appreciated and I was so pleased at the beauty and quality.

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Asunta Pelaez

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$67.99

Reverse Painted Glass Butterfly Decorative Box in Cyan 'Butterfly Jubilee in Cyan'

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Lisa This is a beautiful item. It was a gift and very much appreciated. Thank you so much.

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Marleny Quijahuaman

Main image for Off White Alpaca Blend Sweater Jacket from Peru Morning Muse in Off White

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$189.99

Off White Alpaca Blend Sweater Jacket from Peru 'Morning Muse in Off White'

Marina Guzman

Main image for Polished Contemporary Gold-Plated Dangle Earrings from Peru Shimmering Delight

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$99.99

Polished Contemporary Gold-Plated Dangle Earrings from Peru 'Shimmering Delight'

Leonor Quispe

Main image for Peruvian Folk Art Cotton Christmas Scene Tree Skirt Nativity Scene

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$184.99

Peruvian Folk Art Cotton Christmas Scene Tree Skirt 'Nativity Scene'

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Mary I have received so many compliments about the tree skirt. It is one of the most beautiful items I now own. I want to display it all year!Leonor Quispe is one of my favorite artisans and I look for her items before looking at other artisans.

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