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Handcrafted Treasures from the Andes
Are you looking for exceptional gift ideas? Just look at these incredible handcrafted gifts from the Andes brought to you by Novica.com in association with National Geographic. Novica aims to create a bridge between the many talented artisans across the globe and those who value their works. They want people to know about the artists they're buying from and to feel the connection to the product from the hands that created it.
These are extraordinary gifts that you will not only enjoy purchasing but also will be appreciated for your good taste and creative ideas. Plus by purchasing from Novica.com you get to help a struggling artist by allowing him to make a decent living and to continue practicing his incredible skills.
Discover the AndesThe beautiful Peruvian Andes, South America's longest mountains range is the home to millions of native highlanders, who still speak the ancient tongue of Quechua and live a traditional way of life. Peruvian arts and crafts are well known around the world; their colorful creative art is not only reflecting Peru's cultural legacy but also a primary way of life for thousands of families and even entire communities. From Inca inheritance to Spanish influence to contemporary touch, the Peruvian artists skillfully combines these intriguing elements into a unique form of art as reflected in their extraordinary textiles, ceramics and other crafts.
Original Gift IdeasPeruvian art is well known for its incredible inherited legacy of textiles. The oldest textiles found in Peru dates back more then 4000 years. One of their specialties is the alpaca wool such as this luxurious Alpaca wool wrap, 'Versatile Black' woven with a distinct Peruvian accent, elegantly influenced by today's fashion sense. Other original gift ideas are the colorful carved gourds such as this set of Mate gourd boxes, 'Solar Bees' (pair) a stylish home décor accessory that captures the essence of the Peruvian folk art. Or the Peruvian ceramic art such as this unique contemporary Ceramic vase, 'Eyes' created in a traditional technique of the Chulucanas which their pottery is one of the finest in Peru, an elegant addition for any interior.If you are looking for a collectable gift or a unique item, then a Bamboo zampona panpipes, 'Inca Serenade' (pair) with it's glorious tones that recall the wind blowing across the majestic Peruvian highlands could be a great idea. Zampoña is an essential instrument to accompany the folk music of Peru and especially the high Andes, where this instrument is widely used.
Don't miss the Andes art collection, it's gorgeous.
More Gift Ideas…Novica.com offers more than 15,000 unique and hard to find items from around the globe; it's like you’re travelling to remote locations, exploring colorful markets, meeting the locals and buying unique and exotic gifts; and all that, without ever leaving home.
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