Artisan Crafted by Emilio Hurtado
"I'm Emilio F. Hurtado Laureano, and I was born in Huancayo on May 28, 1954. This art is in my blood. My art has been carried within my family from generation to generation, all of us bringing to life the magical world of natural materials. Through my own initiative and desire to learn, my eyes saw and my hands created. This is how I began in this wonderful world, trying to create and create. I'd like to tell Novica shoppers that our carved mate gourds are filled with history and culture. They are more than a gift, they are the result of generations of artisans. We are very proud of them and grateful for this opportunity."