Red Santa - Gourd Ornament

HO! HO! HO! says Santa as he carries his bag full of goodies! Surprise your friends and family with a Santa ornament and start a yearly tradition! Contemporary Peruvian master gourd carvers follow a tradition over 4,000 years old as they finely carve these intricate gourds with simple hand chisels and then naturally color them with fire. Sizes and Santa design will vary as nature and the artist intended.  Please tell us your preferred style! Price is per ornament.

Why Gourds Make Great Gifts

Natural charm, handmade character, and a story worth sharing.

A gourd ornament or keepsake brings together nature, craftsmanship, and individuality in a way that feels personal and enduring. Each piece begins as a fruit grown from the earth, shaped by nature and transformed by creative hands, so no two are ever quite alike.

Lightweight and easy to hang and display, gourd ornaments bring warmth and personality to holiday trees, year round or seasonal décor. Each gourd gift carries a little of the natural world, the artist who made it, and the joy of giving something that makes someone smile.

Peruvian Craft Traditions

What makes Peruvian craft traditions special is the extraordinary continuity between ancient culture and contemporary artistry. 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.

Inspired 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.

Lucuma Designs is proud to work with talented Peruvian artists and help preserve craft traditions, skills, and knowledge that have endured for generations.