Marisa 1 Blogging

It seems that everywhere you turn you’re reading about Peru these days.  Bill Gates and Cameron Diaz were both at Machu Picchu at the same time last year, during the winter solstice, which by the way is in July in that part of the world.  Disney has added Machu Picchu to their list of Adventure Travel Vacations.  Major newspapers from the Washington Post to the New York Times are writing about the Lost City of the Incas and about the spectacular cuisine of Peru, saying that it rivals the finest cuisines in the world.  Why, Peru’s cuisine is even in the Guinness book of world records for having the greatest variety of dishes in the world! Now, Peru is making an old art into a new fashion statement and it looks like this one has staying power.  Sterling silver artisan jewelry has been discovered by modern women who appreciate its handcrafted nature and enjoy its individual expression of style.  Innovative designs, distinctive native materials, and quality craftsmanship are landmarks of Peru’s jewelry artisan tradition. Handcrafted Earrings made of blue sodalite, handcrafted bracelets inlaid with colorful spondylus shell, handcrafted pendants featuring red huayruro seeds.  

This entry was posted on Friday, August 29th, 2008 at 1:20 pm and is filed under Miscellaneous.