Handmade Holiday Ornaments from Peru

A Celebration of Peruvian Craft Diversity

Unlike collections built around a single material, our Holiday Ornaments collection brings together several traditional Peruvian crafts in one place. Depending on the piece, ornaments may be hand-knitted from alpaca yarn, needle-felted from alpaca fiber, or hand-carved and flame-etched from gourds by artisan families in Cochas, Huancayo. Product pages identify the specific materials and techniques used for each ornament.

Handmade by Artisan Families Across Peru

Inspired Peru was founded in 2011 by Carlos Arias and works directly with artisan families across Peru. Every ornament is individually handmade and ships with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the specific artisan who made it. Meet Our Artisans: inspiredperu.com/pages/meet-your-artisans

Holiday Gifts & Seasonal Pairings

Pair an ornament with one of our handmade alpaca stuffed animals for a memorable holiday gift (inspiredperu.com/collections/ethical-alpaca-stuffed-animals), or add it to a personalized Create Your Gift Set (inspiredperu.com/pages/create-your-gift-set). Browse our full Gift Guide (inspiredperu.com/pages/alpaca-stuffed-animal-gift-guide), or explore our Winter Wear collection (inspiredperu.com/collections/winter-wear) and Alpaca Throws (inspiredperu.com/collections/alpaca-throws) for more seasonal gift ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of ornaments are included in this collection?
Our Holiday Ornament collection includes a variety of handmade designs created by artisan families across Peru. Depending on the piece, ornaments may feature hand-knitted alpaca yarn, needle-felted alpaca fiber, or hand-carved, flame-etched gourds from Cochas, Huancayo. Product pages identify the materials and methods used for each ornament.

Are all of your ornaments made from alpaca?
No. This collection brings together several different Peruvian craft traditions. Some ornaments are made from alpaca yarn or alpaca fiber, while others are hand-carved gourds. Product pages identify the specific material used for each design.

Are all ornaments made using the same technique?
No. This collection brings together several traditional Peruvian craft traditions. Depending on the design, ornaments may be hand-knitted from alpaca yarn, needle-felted from alpaca fiber, or hand-carved and flame-etched from gourds. Product pages identify the specific technique used for each ornament.

Who makes Inspired Peru's holiday ornaments?
Each ornament is handmade by an individual artisan from one of our partner artisan families in Peru, and ships with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by that artisan.

Do your ornaments come with a Certificate of Authenticity?
Yes. Every ornament ships with an individual Certificate of Authenticity signed by the specific artisan who made that piece.

Can these ornaments be displayed year-round?
While many customers use them as Christmas ornaments and holiday decorations, others display them throughout the year as examples of traditional Peruvian craftsmanship. Display recommendations vary by ornament style and personal preference.

Can I mix ornament styles in one order?
Yes. Many customers combine ornaments featuring different Peruvian craft traditions to create a varied holiday display or gift assortment.

Where do your ornaments ship from?
All Inspired Peru orders ship from the United States. We offer free shipping throughout the continental United States.