Beautifully representing the love between Mary and Baby Jesus, this handmade nativity ornament honors the spirit of Christmas. Carved from natural gourd, each piece blends seasonal reverence with the rich heritage of Peruvian gourd art.

Created in collaboration with gourd artists in Peru, this fair trade Christmas ornament displays earthy or red tones, delicate hand-carving, and fire-shaded details making each ornament a one-of-a-kind holiday treasure.

Handmade Charm:

• Handmade from a natural dried gourd, as naturally unique sustainable gifts
• Depicts Mary and Child in a peaceful nativity scene
• Fair trade and ethically handcrafted gifts 
• Created in collaboration by talented makers in Peru 
• Sustainable, eco-friendly holiday décor
• Ideal for Christmas trees, faith-based holiday gifts, or collectible handcrafted ornaments

This Lucuma Designs exclusive is perfect for retailers seeking handmade religious ornaments, holiday decor, or gifts that tell a meaningful story. Colors come assorted. Sold individually. Price is for one ornament.

Nature’s Canvas

Before an artist begins, nature has already shaped the piece.

Every mate burilado, or carved gourd, begins as the fruit of the bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, a climbing plant in the same family as pumpkins, squash, and cucumbers.

Surprisingly, wild bottle gourds, which are native to Africa, may have crossed the Atlantic by floating on ocean currents. Archaeological evidence shows they were present in the Americas nearly 11,000 years ago, making them one of the earliest plants used by people in the region.

As the fruit matures and dries, its shell becomes hard, lightweight, and durable, qualities that made gourds useful as vessels, bottles, floats, musical instruments, and eventually as surfaces for artistic expression.

Shaped by nature, no two gourds are ever alike. Each becomes a natural three dimensional canvas, ready to showcase the artist’s creativity and be transformed through carving and burning into something truly unique.

1% For The Planet

As nature lovers, we want to do our part to contribute to a healthier planet. For us and our artist partners, nature is an endless source of inspiration, motivating us to seek more sustainable alternatives, eco-friendly materials, and greener ways of doing business.

As a member of 1% for the Planet, Lucuma Designs commits at least 1% of annual sales to environmental nonprofits working to protect and restore natural habitats, support Indigenous communities, and advance causes close to our hearts.

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

Learn more about how you can join at 1% for the Planet.