Show your plants in style with these fun and contemporary glazed pots. Perfect for indoors but may as well adorn an outdoor patio or terrace. Each displays a one-of-a-kind pattern achieved by swirling enamel colors over water and hand dipping each piece. These original planters are handcrafted by master ceramic artist Bernardino Arce from Arequipa, Peru, exclusively for Lucuma Designs.   Pots have drainage holes and will hold about 4, 2 and 1 cup of dirt respectively.   Colors come assorted so expect to be surprised!  Price is for a Set of 3 Planters including a large, a medium and a small.

Bernardino Arce, master ceramist

Born into a family of ceramists in Pucará, Puno, Peru, Bernardino Arce began working with clay as a child and later returned to the studio after studying architecture. Today, from his workshop in Arequipa, he creates ceramic pieces rooted in the ancient cultures, landscapes, and traditions of southern Peru.

Bernardino is best known for his bold, swirling patterns, formed with an engobe swirling technique inspired by Japanese water marbling. A technique perfected through innovation and years of experimentation. His designs often echo Colca Canyon embroidery, Toro Muerto petroglyphs, and Arequipa’s rich artistic heritage. As both maker and teacher, Bernardino has dedicated his life to keeping ceramic traditions alive, earning the distinguished title of “Amauta,” or great teacher, for his contributions to Peruvian craft.

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