Why Organics are Important to Lucuma Designs
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Why Organics are Important to Lucuma Designs

As members of the 1% for the Planet, we take treating the planet with respect very seriously, which is why we are so in love with organics. This spring, our teammates shared their feelings about th...
Edith Cruz: A Woman Knitter Empowered by Fair Trade
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Edith Cruz: A Woman Knitter Empowered by Fair Trade

In the rural villages around Lake Titicaca, knitting is a major way of life--especially for women and children. So, despite learning this skill later than most other girls, Edith Cruz became a knit...
Videos: To Play, or Not To Play?
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Videos: To Play, or Not To Play?

Technology may seem daunting, but let it be your newest ally! Videos are great tools to use in your store to help share artists’ stories. Check out our blog to shed some light and clear up those fo...
Cardinals Add Spark to Your Display
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Cardinals Add Spark to Your Display

Cardinals are beloved birds everywhere! Whether they symbolize love, loyalty, or seen as a messenger from the spirit world, they have played numerous roles in mythology and literature. So, get crea...
Fair Trade, Free Hugs, and Plenty of Stories: Store Highlight
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Fair Trade, Free Hugs, and Plenty of Stories: Store Highlight

Lucuma Designs had the chance to catch up with Sandy Ramsay, co-founder of Artisans' World Marketplace, located in Sarasota, FL. While there, we got the scoop from Sandy about what it's like to be ...
Lizzet Hurtado: A Woman Artist Empowered by Fair Trade
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Lizzet Hurtado: A Woman Artist Empowered by Fair Trade

Representing a new generation of gourd artists, Lizzet Hurtado continued her family’s art tradition when marrying Rodolfo few years ago, they started their own workshop. As an accomplished artist a...
What's your opinion? Tell us and win!
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What's your opinion? Tell us and win!

New year, new ideas, better collaboration! Please help us understand how to better serve your store and what you would like to see more of.
Selby Gardens Rainforest Mask Painting Class: Educational and Enchanting!
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Selby Gardens Rainforest Mask Painting Class: Educational and Enchanting!

The Rainforest Mask exhibit at Selby Gardens in Sarasota, FL offered so many opportunities to learn more about the beauty of Borucan culture. During the first week of the exhibit, three team member...
German Morales Delgado, Borucan Artist
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German Morales Delgado, Borucan Artist

German has taught a few other mask carvers over the years, after learning his skills through his brother in 1998. He proudly works with his fellow carvers in Taller Brún̈crin̈.