Functional Treasures!  These exquisite hand-carved gourd boxes are more than storage—they are true works of art. Delicate flowers and graceful birds are etched with astonishing precision, creating a centerpiece that will capture attention and admiration in any room. Both functional and decorative, they are perfect as striking keepsake or hey holders, conversation-starting center pieces.

Each gourd is meticulously hand-carved and burned by Peruvian artists, carrying forward a 4,000-year-old tradition while adding a modern artistic flair. The craftsmanship, detail, and texture make this a one-of-a-kind treasure that seamlessly blends heritage and contemporary design. Colors, shapes and sizes come assorted and details may vary. Price is for one box.

Peruvian Gourd Tradition

A humble fruit becomes a canvas for storytelling.

For thousands of years, Peruvians have transformed gourds into useful and expressive objects, using them to store food, make music, celebrate life’s moments, and tell stories.

In the Andean village of Cochas, in Peru’s Mantaro Valley, this tradition is still very much alive. Artists use the dried shell of the mate, or gourd, as a natural 3D canvas, carving intricate designs with a fine tool called buril. Their motifs are often inspired by nature, daily life, celebrations, and imagination.

Each gourd is shaped by nature and finished by hand, becoming an ornament, box, or keepsake with a character and story all its own.

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With love for Mother Earth and all beings who depend on her, Lucuma Designs commits at least 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations working to restore ecosystems, support Indigenous communities, and protect natural habitats.

Each year, we select nonprofit partners through the 1% for the Planet network whose work supports causes close to our hearts. Our giving often helps advance food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, reforestation, solar energy, Indigenous rights, water access, habitat protection, and other environmental initiatives.

Our giving is certified annually through 1% for the Planet, so every Lucuma purchase helps support organizations working toward a healthier, more beautiful world.

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