Celebrate the Art of Meaningful Gifting
During my recent time in Lima, alongside my creative team, I visited the ateliers of those we are privileged to call our partners. From the home studio of Ester Ventura —whose exquisite fine-jewelry, crafted with the now-extinct Spondylus shell, revered by the Incas, never ceases to amaze—to the Barranco-base of Alessandra Peterson, where the finest alpaca is transformed into fashion-forward apparel. An innovative and important process that empowers several hundred people across rural Andean communities.
These visits reminded me once again of the unique power our shop wields: providing you, our discerning readers, with direct access to some of the continent’s most pioneering creatives. It’s a promise we uphold year-round, but during the gift-buying season, it feels an even more precious treasure.
In the sea of Black Friday deals and discounts, our annual gift guide offers a refreshing alternative—a celebration of storytelling over endless upselling, provenance over product pushing.
An annual tradition since our shop’s inception in 2021, the Aracari gift guide is your curated gateway into the world of Andean luxury—a handpicked selection of pieces imbued with far deeper meaning than something bought off a shelf or sold at mass.
In fact, it’s this very sentiment earned us mention in Bloomberg UK last week, featured in their 2024 gift guide celebrating incredible artisan gifts you don’t have to travel the world to buy. What an honor it is to be listed alongside so many brilliant initiatives around the globe that share our values.
With that happy news – I invite you to explore this special selection of festive gifts. Put together by our very own chief curator – Marcella Echavarría – you’ll find breathtaking photography for the art lover in your life, fine jewelry for someone special (yourself included, of course), the softest and most adorable sustainable babywear for new arrivals, and fashion spanning everything from ponchos to purses. It’s about doing things differently, investing in more than just commodities —but in mindful luxury.
And let’s not forget the gift of travel. Aracari Shop is the culmination of three decades of building extensive connections throughout the Andean region. If you’d prefer to witness these techniques and traditions up close, breathe in the healing air of the mountains, or visit Lima’s ateliers by appointment with the designers themselves, why not gift yourself and your loved ones the transformative power of Aracari Travel in 2024? Speak to us today to do just that.