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Bring joy to your plants with these colorful ceramic bird pot huggers!
Handcrafted in Arequipa, Peru, these sweet birds are molded from clay and dipped into a marbled swirl of cheerful colors. Each one is hand-glazed and fired multiple times for a vibrant, durable finish.
These decorative birds perch perfectly on plant pots with rims ¼” to ⅜” thick — ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Each bird comes ready to gift in a box, making it a thoughtful present for plant moms, gardeners, and bird lovers.
Please note: Bird designs and marbled color patterns come assorted and will vary — each piece is truly one of a kind.
Details:
• Size: 2.75"–3.8" L x 1.75"–2.5" H
• Handmade & fair trade
• Gift box included
• Sold individually – price is for one bird
A charming and colorful addition to any plant lover’s home or garden!
Bernardino Arce, master ceramist
Born into a family of ceramists in Pucará, Puno, Peru, Bernardino Arce began working with clay as a child and later returned to the studio after studying architecture. Today, from his workshop in Arequipa, he creates ceramic pieces rooted in the ancient cultures, landscapes, and traditions of southern Peru.
Bernardino is best known for his bold, swirling patterns, formed with an engobe swirling technique inspired by Japanese water marbling. A technique perfected through innovation and years of experimentation. His designs often echo Colca Canyon embroidery, Toro Muerto petroglyphs, and Arequipa’s rich artistic heritage. As both maker and teacher, Bernardino has dedicated his life to keeping ceramic traditions alive, earning the distinguished title of “Amauta,” or great teacher, for his contributions to Peruvian craft.
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.
