Inca Art
Steel book stand, 'Ancient Wisdoms'
Marco Florindez has such an original sense of art that he transforms ancient Inca glyphs into a formidable sculpture. "In this design I combined the Inca symbols for Pachamama (Mother Earth), the sun, and the moon as early receptors of wisdom, " explains the Peruvian artist.
Alpaca wool throw, 'Inca Magic'
Filled with the magic of pre-Hispanic art, this throw reveals the textile genius of Faustino Maldonado. Warm ochre, tan and gray create a mesmerizing contrast with wide bands of black and geometric motifs.
Cuzco vase, 'Honor to the Inca Empire'
Ancient and mystical forces draw colorful paths on the ceramic textures of this vase. They guide the art of Rolando and Luis, who dedicate this beautiful piece to the Tahuantinsuyo, the Quechua term that refers to the Inca Empire.
Ceramic statuette, 'Noble Llama'
A fascinating animal, the llama is Peru's gift to the world. It is not known to exist in the wild and appears to have been bred by the Inca or pre-Inca people. Gustavo Salas captures the creature's noble spirit in a ceramic figurine.
Wool handbag, 'Crossing Paths'
Te�filo Huayanay designs a fascinating handbag influenced by the millenary art of the Inca culture. Huayanay makes the bag the same way as his Inca ancestors.
Ceramic vases, 'Inca Icons' (pair)
Quisucar puts together a fabulous collection of Inca glyphs for this pair of vases. He preserves their traditional shape and enjoys decorating each one with hand-painted motifs inspired by his ancestors' art.