Hummingbird - Painted Gourd Birdhouse

This hand-painted gourd birdhouse features a hummingbird to call wandering birds. This designs come from the Rojas Familyl from Cochas, Peru. The birdhouse has a 1 ¼” opening perfect for small birds like nuthatches, wrens, and bluebirds, and comes with drainage holes and protective varnish. The size, shape, color, and details may vary as nature and artist intended. To extend the life of this natural gourd, hang it in a well-ventilated and dry area. Price is for one birdhouse.

Percy Rojas, gourd artist

Born in Cochas Chico, Peru, Percy Rojas grew up surrounded by mates, the dried gourds long used in the traditional Peruvian carving art. A fourth-generation artist, he learned by watching his parents and grandparents transform humble natural gourds into objects of cultural storytelling.

Building on his family’s creative roots, Percy brings new life to the gourd through vibrant painting, playful composition, and contemporary design. Working with a small team of women artisans, he creates joyful ornamental gourds filled with birds, flowers, geometric patterns, and scenes inspired by Peru’s diverse landscapes. Each piece celebrates imagination and the enduring beauty of handmade art.

Why Fair Trade Matters

For our team at Lucuma Designs, Fair Trade is more than a business model. It's a way of life that guides our daily decisions and inspires us to keep learning and evolving.

It lives in the relationships we've built over many years with the artist partners we know personally. Together, we've grown through trust and a shared commitment to building sustainable livelihoods and a better future for their families and communities.

Fair Trade is about much more than creating jobs. 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.

Ultimately, Fair Trade reminds us that business can be a force for good when it's guided by shared values and meaningful connections.

Lucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999.