Horse - Confetti Ceramic Ornament

A gallopin' good gift for horse and pony lovers! Made by hand in Edwin’s workshop in Lima, Peru, this colorful fair trade ceramic horse ornament comes in its own ready-to-give, gift box. This tiny hand-painted horse ornaments come in brown, yellow or green. Tell us your preference when ordering. Price is for one.

Edwin Huasacca, ceramic artist

Born in Quinua, Ayacucho, Peru, where ceramics are woven into everyday life, Edwin Huasacca Condori learned the art of clay from his father. In the 1980s, seeking better opportunities, he and his five brothers relocated to Lima, where they established their ceramic workshops side by side to continue their family tradition.

Edwin is known for shaping expressive characters directly in clay, often without sketches, relying on memory and innate instinct. His pieces carry the spirit of Ayacucho through bright colors, playful details, and patterns inspired by regional ceramic and retablo traditions. Together with his wife, Marisol, who leads the decorative painting, Edwin creates joyful, handmade collections that celebrate imagination and Peruvian artistry.

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.