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Contemporary Fine Crafts & Fair Trade Gifts
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Custom Hand Made
& Product Development Services
If you enjoy the originality and quality of Lucuma Designs ArtCrafts and have an idea for a new product,
we’d be happy to help you make it happen! At Lucuma Designs we create new things every day
and have been collaborating with over 100 exceptional Peruvian artists since 1998. By combining
their fine craftsmanship, artistic talent and creativity with fresh ideas and quality control,
we constantly develop our extensive handcrafted collection.
Today we offer institutions, stores, and interior designers the opportunity to join this design quest.
Challenge our artists to
create a collection of new products that you can call your very own!
Just imagine the possibilities…
A knitted finger puppet with your institution’s mascot.
Your park’s landmark carved on a gourd box or hand painted.
A favorite view in your botanic garden as a vibrant 3d Arpillera art quilt.
An Arpillera 3d Arpillera Art Quilt with a Biblical scene for your church or organization.
Your state flower hand painted on a box, wooden handbag or greeting card.
A treasure box with your name engraved on a silver plate…
Call our designers today for a no obligation, free discussion of your idea at
877.858.2862 or email us at info@lucuma.com
Custom Made Basics
Product Development Fee The cost for developing your first prototypes will vary depending on the line,
design complexity, materials supplied, timing, number of prototypes and revisions required. Once we know
your project details and requirements, we will present you with a very reasonable proposal.
Minimums Since all our products are handmade, you can have a product made to your specifications in
very approachable quantities. Minimums will vary depending on the line and the extent of customization and
may range from a large 3d Arpillera art quilt to perhaps 500 finger puppets. These quantities are shown as
reference only to give you an idea and may vary from project to project.
Lead Time Prototype development may take from 3 to 12 weeks depending on the product’s complexity,
time of the year, artist availability and the number of prototype revisions needed until they are just right.
Please plan ahead as we work on a first come first served basis. For Christmas products we recommend beginning
in May.
Handmade Quality & Expectation You can expect only the best handmade products from Lucuma Designs and
our artists. Creative variations are to be expected and our clients appreciate them as each product is
crafted by hand one at a time. If your needs require a 100% EXACT replica of a design, we suggest you
consider a machine made option.
Pricing Prices for your custom made product(s) will vary and normally will be similar to equivalent products from our
collection. Depending on complexity, materials and how close your idea is to something our artists already do, we should be able
to offer you a per unit price at the start of your project. If your requirements are complex, we may need to wait
for your first prototypes before setting up a unit price for production.
Lucuma's Product Development Process
1. Exploration Tell us what you are looking for and with no obligation we will help you explore the possibilities. We should be able make suggestions on how to proceed and recommend the best technique or medium for your needs.
2. Proposal If we are confident that we can meet your design challenge and schedule, we will present you with a
development proposal.
3. Payment The non-refundable development fee and advance deposit for the minimum quantity needed will be
requested at the start of each project. The advance deposit on product will be refunded in the event you decide to
cancel the project before prototype approval.
4. Design Materials Once we receive your materials and documentation in the form of photos, graphics,
sketches and/or instructions, we will start the design and preparation of visual aids and instructions for our
artist(s).
5. Communication Lucuma Designs will coordinate between you and the artist(s) for the preparation and
delivery of corresponding prototypes in a timely manner. It is our experience that normally just one revision
is sufficient and often not even needed. To assure you that your product will be just right, it is standard
in our product development proposals to include at least one revision.
What we will need from you?
It works best if you have a well-defined idea and are able to provide instructions and visual materials in the form
of sketches, photos or graphics.
If the idea is just in your head, that is fine too. We can certainly work with you to develop the visuals
needed for product development. Please keep in mind that our development fees will take into consideration how
much up front design and visual aids preparation is needed, so the more you can provide up front, the better.
When you are ready, just give our designers a call at 877.858.2862 or email us at info@lucuma.com.
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Ask about stores carrying our fair trade and handmade gifts close to you.
Store Buyers: register into our wholesale program and bring handcrafted quality and originalily to your store! See what other specialty gift stores consider as their best sellers.
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Promoting Art & Design Through Fair Trade
In the Fair Trade spirit, Lucuma Designs brings you contemporary fine crafts and folk art to brighten your world while empowering creative women and family workshops in Peru. With fresh ideas and design, we guide artists to expand their talent and go beyond the ordinary. Lucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999.
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