The Lucuma Blog

During these complicated times, when it feels like almost every discussion can turn into an angry debate, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a communication method that offers a refreshing approach.

Why Fair Trade? A Meaningful Way to Do Business Fair Trade offers a powerful way for you as a store buyer and consumers alike to take action against global inequality, poverty, and injustice. Every...

Hurricane Milton Came to Town +++ 10/17/24 After Milton Update Thank you everyone who has been asking about us. We're now open and catching up on orders. On Wednesday night, Hurricane Milton pass...

At Lucuma Designs, we believe in fostering children’s creativity through imaginative, hands-on play. That’s why we created the Finger Puppet Theater, designed to offer the perfect backdrop for litt...

Fair Trade Principle 9: Respect the Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic Identity How do we practice it?

Earth Day Everyday 2024 Loving our 1% for the Planet Commitment With love for our Mother Earth and all earthlings, each year Lucuma Designs commits to donate at least 1% of our sales to environm...

Greetings from the Lima workshop of Percy Rojas, enthusiastic and innovative gourd artist! Recently we visited Percy and his five collaborators to learn about them. They make painted ornaments, bir...

Lucuma Designs, known for its commitment to showcasing distinctive art forms, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the annual exhibit of rainforest masks from Costa Rica at Selby Gardens in Sarasota,...

We're gearing up for the next show of Rainforest Masks at Selby Gardens in January 2024.  This will be the 20th Exhibit at the gardens, and visitors will be able to see and purchase amazing masks.