Artisan

Artisan Profile

The Allpa jewelry collection is completely handmade, requiring long hours and a commitment to creating pieces of the highest quality. Peru’s rich tradition of silver and goldsmithing dates back to pre-Columbian times, when the Chimu and Moche cultures crafted stunning silver, gold, and copper adornments for high-ranking dignitaries. Many of these treasures, discovered in tombs, are now displayed in world-class museums. This legacy of casting, soldering, embossing, and wiring metals has been handed down through generations. Today, these time-honored techniques blend with modern trends and designs to create beautiful jewelry that appeals to the global market, providing jobs for many families and keeping the tradition alive.