Doves - Gourd Ornament, assorted colors
A Symbol of Peace, A Gentle Gift of Hope Year-Round
Bring a quiet sense of hope and harmony into your space with this hand-carved dove ornament—an enduring symbol of peace, lovingly made by Peruvian artisans. Each one is crafted from natural gourds using a 4,000-year-old carving and burning tradition, giving it depth, beauty, and meaning.
Finished in rich hues of red, green, or natural tan, these doves are perfect for holiday trees—but their message is timeless. Whether gifted to a loved one or kept as a personal reminder, each ornament is a small, heartfelt expression of peace.
Celebrate peace year-round—at home, in your heart, or in your gift-giving.
Handmade from eco-friendly gourds | Fair Trade
Assorted colors: red, green, or natural tan
Price is for one ornament. Each piece is unique.
Peruvian Gourd Tradition
A humble fruit becomes a canvas for storytelling.
For thousands of years, Peruvians have transformed gourds into useful and expressive objects, using them to store food, make music, celebrate life’s moments, and tell stories.
In the Andean village of Cochas, in Peru’s Mantaro Valley, this tradition is still very much alive. 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.
Each gourd is shaped by nature and finished by hand, becoming an ornament, box, or keepsake with a character and story all its own.
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As nature lovers, we want to do our part to contribute to a healthier planet. For us and our artist partners, nature is an endless source of inspiration, motivating us to seek more sustainable alternatives, eco-friendly materials, and greener ways of doing business.
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