The Lucuma Blog

Finger Puppets – Little Tokens of Friendship That Sell Big There’s something timeless about the joy of giving and receiving a small, heartfelt gift. These hand-knitted finger puppets capture that m...

Handmade Valentine’s Gift Ideas to Win Hearts   Handmade gifts bring a touch of soul, a dash of tradition, and a whole lot of love to every occasion. They’re the perfect way to make Valentine’s Day...

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...