Peru

Pottery vases and figures of Chulucanas. Chulucanas is located in the northwest part of Peru, but Chulucanas pottery can be found in just about any artesanía store in Lima as well. The distinctive characteristic of this pottery is the beautiful deep brown coloring achieved by smoking it in organic materials such as maongo leaves..

Pottery and other crafts from the lowlands of Peru. From Pulcalpa up to Iquitos, there is a variety of traditional crafts from the local indigenous groups. The Shipibo make a distinctive pottery decorated with unusual geometric patterns in white, rusts, and browns.

Wool clothing and textiles. In the Highlands of Peru artisans make beautiful items. The rugs and wall hangings of Ayacucho are amazing as well as the backstrap woven textiles of the Cusco region. The Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco is a nonprofit organization helping to revive the traditional textiles.