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Gourds, better known locally as Mates, are closely related to pumpkins, squash
and cucumbers, and are a variety of shapes and sizes.
Historically the people of the Andes use gourds for storing food and for drinking chicha and yerba mate.
The tradition of carving and burning detailed designs into the gourds to illustrate aspects of their
culture dates back more than 3,000 years. This tradition lives on in decorative gourd products
sold in local markets to tourists and for export.
We also now have gourd creations from Burkina Faso, Africa!
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Decorated Gourd Purses
The gourd shape lends itself very naturally to storing your belongings, be it as a decorative box or a great new idea -
gourd purses! Decorated with a variety of nature styles - bees, frogs, flowers, butterflies and owls - they add
even more environmental value because of their shoulder straps that are created by reusing rubber from tire inner tubes! |
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Carved Gourds from Cochas Chico, Peru
A great collection of decorated gourds, using carving and pyrographic techniques, each hand-made in
Cochas Chico, Peru. Designs include fish, dogs, cats, birds and incredibly detailed rainforest and village designs. |
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Gourd Bobble Head Animals
We have elephants, giraffe and hippos - all with cute bobble heads - crafted by physically disabled artisans in Burkina Faso, Africa. |
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Gourd Boxes
Love the idea of a decorated gourd but want something "practical"? Here are decorated
gourd boxes. With the lid, they're a beautiful decoration.
On your desk, counter, bookcase, hutch - store paperclips, keys, loose change, jewelry, ... |
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Gourd Christmas Ornaments
See a wide variety of gourd Christmas ornaments, all hand-made in Peru. Stars, animal
designs, flowers, abstract designs. Many styles utilize the natural color of the gourds. |
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Tel: 585.343.4490
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