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Hang them on your small tree or use as stocking stuffers! Details may vary.  Created by master gourd artists in Peru. Each eco-friendly ornament is hand-carved with fine detail and naturally colored with fire in small batches by family workshops using a timeless 4,000-year-old technique. Price is for one ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNaturally Beautiful\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-oe-version=\"2.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA greener way to decorate the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur carved gourd ornaments begin with something wonderfully simple: a fruit grown from the earth. Once dried, its shell becomes firm, lightweight, and durable, creating a natural surface for carving, burning, and hand finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone looking for holiday décor with a natural feel and meaningful story, gourds offer a distinctive alternative to conventional ornaments. Their organic shapes, warm tones, and hand carved details bring texture and character to Christmas displays, while their natural materials and artisan craftsmanship make them especially appealing for thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause no two gourds grow exactly alike, every ornament carries its own subtle variations. The result is a piece that feels personal, collectible, worth sharing, and made to be enjoyed year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1% For The Planet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-oe-version=\"2.0\"\u003eAs nature lovers, we want to do our part to contribute to a healthier planet. 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Artists use the dried shell of the mate, or gourd, as a natural 3D canvas, carving intricate designs with a fine tool called buril. Their motifs are often inspired by nature, daily life, celebrations, and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach gourd is shaped by nature and finished by hand, becoming an ornament, box, or keepsake with a character and story all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1% For The Planet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-oe-version=\"2.0\"\u003eAs nature lovers, we want to do our part to contribute to a healthier planet. 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For thousands of years, Peruvian makers have refined techniques in carving, knitting, pottery, weaving, and jewelry making, passing their knowledge from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by a rich cultural heritage that includes ancient civilizations such as Caral, Machu Picchu, the treasures of Sipán, Paracas, or the Nazca Lines, today’s artisans continue to reinterpret traditional materials, symbols, and techniques in new and creative ways. The result is craft that feels deeply rooted in tradition while alive and evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucuma Designs is proud to work with talented Peruvian artists and help preserve craft traditions, skills, and knowledge that have endured for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42037759606997,"sku":"CRG312R","price":36.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/0735\/6373\/files\/CRG312R_LS_Red_Santa_20260826_W.jpg?v=1789167050"},{"product_id":"crg157p","title":"Doves - Mini Gourd Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach petite ornament has been hand-carved and naturally-colored with fire using a 4,000-year-old Peruvian technique. They average 1.5\"-1.75\" tall. Details will vary as nature and the artist intended.Price displayed is for one ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGourds Become Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-oe-version=\"2.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature starts the story, Peruvian artists complete it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGourds, relatives of pumpkins and cucumbers, grow along Peru’s coast and in the jungle. After harvest, they are sun-dried and brought into the Andes, where each one is carefully selected for its shape and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtists first sketch each design in pencil, then carve it by hand with fine chisels. Using pyrography, a traditional technique passed down through generations, they carefully use fire to burn and shade the surface, revealing rich natural tones of caramel, brown, and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood for the Planet. 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A gentle dove is delicately hand-carved among folk-inspired floral patterns, echoing the embroidered skirts worn by women in the Andes. On one side, the word “peace” appears; on the other, “paz”, a tender reminder that peace transcends all cultures or nationalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated in collaboration with Peruvian master artists Lizzet and Rodolfo, each piece reflects extraordinary skill and cultural heritage. Finished in hues of fuchsia or purple, these gourd ornaments are a radiant way to bless any space or occasion with meaning and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaningful gifts \u0026amp; spiritual milestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoliday trees, weddings, and memorials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-round reminder of hope and harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically handmade. Fair Trade. Size and details vary slightly. 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A carved and painted gourd fragment dating to about 2250 BCE depicts the Staff God, one of the earliest known representations of a major Andean deity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, closely related techniques continue to this day. Artists still carve dried gourds by hand and use heat to darken and shade the surface, carrying forward an ancient Peruvian tradition with roots reaching back thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSources: American Museum of Natural History archaeological research at Huaca Prieta, published 1949; archaeological research on early Andean decorated gourds; Peru Ministry of Culture documentation on mate burilado, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood for the Planet. 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Through creative collaboration and by encouraging our artist partners to continually refine their craft and excel at what they do, we've built handmade collections our clients have come to trust year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately, Fair Trade reminds us that business can be a force for good when it's guided by shared values and meaningful connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42037873279189,"sku":"CRG513N","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/0735\/6373\/files\/CRG513N_LS_Hummingbird_20260902W.jpg?v=1789157216"},{"product_id":"crg417n","title":"Snowman in the Woods - Gourd Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eA smiling snowman is surrounded by his woodland friends: a bear, deer, fox, an owl and little birds. 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Their organic shapes, warm tones, and hand carved details bring texture and character to Christmas displays, while their natural materials and artisan craftsmanship make them especially appealing for thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause no two gourds grow exactly alike, every ornament carries its own subtle variations. The result is a piece that feels personal, collectible, worth sharing, and made to be enjoyed year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood for the Planet. Good for Everyone.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-oe-version=\"2.0\"\u003eWith love for Mother Earth and all beings who depend on her, Lucuma Designs commits at least 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations working to restore ecosystems, support Indigenous communities, and protect natural habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach year, we select nonprofit partners through the 1% for the Planet network whose work supports causes close to our hearts. 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Whether you hang it on your Christmas tree or gift it to someone special, it brings warmth and authenticity to your holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNature’s Canvas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-oe-version=\"2.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore an artist begins, nature has already shaped the piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery mate burilado, or carved gourd, begins as the fruit of the bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, a climbing plant in the same family as pumpkins, squash, and cucumbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurprisingly, wild bottle gourds, which are native to Africa, may have crossed the Atlantic by floating on ocean currents. 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