The Lucuma Blog

Esteban enjoys envisioning and designing his own pieces and collaborates with several painters to make them really pop.

Marcos is a master Borucan artist, equipped with a bold imagination, years of carving experience, and exceptional painting skills.

After plenty of hard work, Jose Manuel has improved his art immensely--he is now much more satisfied with his finished products.

Omer loves carving and has plans to create smaller pieces such as necklaces and other jewelry in his free time.

These intricate, magical Boruca masks have made such a positive impact on the Boruca village. But what goes into bringing these pieces to life? Watch as master carver Marlon and professional painte...

Get lost in tropical Costa Rica and wander through the Rainforest Mask sale and exhibit at Selby Gardens. The masks return for the 15th consecutive year to enchant locals and art enthusiasts with ...

Born on a ranch in Callao, Peru, Richard picked up his love for ceramics thanks to his older brother, Victor.

Victor discovered his talent for ceramics in 1981 when, as a teenager, he visited his parents’ hometown in Ayacucho. There, surrounded by artists, he naturally picked up the craft, experimenting wi...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to hand-knit one of our popular, adorable puppets? Watch master knitter Veronica Cruz as she brings the Little Bear Puppet to life in Puno, Peru!