The Lucuma Blog
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Fair Trade Chocolate
Valentine's Day is almost here. Have you ever wondered if your chocolate is ethically sourced?
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Boruca Mask Show
Lucuma has developed a new relationship with a group of top artists from the Boruca tribe of Costa Rica. Their vibrant balsa wood sculptures blend ancestral traditions and ecological sensibility w...
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4 Tips to Brighten your Shop this Winter
The holidays have passed and ice storms are in the forecast. How can you get people into your store? At Lucuma Designs, we suggest making your store a haven for beauty amidst winter’s dim light. Th...
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Fair Trade Helps Make a Merrier Christmas
Every year since 2007, the gourd artists from Cochas, Huancayo, host a community Christmas celebration, bringing joy to the local children.
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Meet Pablo Hurtado
Pablo Hurtado, one of our gourd artists, learned the art of gourd carving at a young age from his parents.