Penguin Mom and Baby - Gourd Ornament
Look at this adorable pair! This penguin mom is keeping an eye on her friendly baby. Won’t you hang this adorable penguin gourd ornament on your tree? Or perhaps it would be the perfect gift for a new or expecting mother.
Designed and hand-crafted by artists in Peru, our fair trade gourd ornaments bring a modern flair to a 4,000-year-old traditional carving and burning technique. Each one is hand-carved and burned by one of our fine artists of the Andes of Peru. These ready to hang ornaments average 2”-2.5” tall. Details will vary as nature and the artists intended. Price displayed is for one ornament.
Naturally Beautiful
A greener way to decorate the season.
Our 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.
For 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.
Because 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.
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.