Lucuma Designs Promotes Peruvian Folk Art While Helping Indigenous Artists Through Responsible and Sustainable Business Practices

Lucuma Designs prides itself on being a different kind of company. While the intricate, native-Peruvian artistry Lucuma distributes would alone make it different, it is their fair trade business practices that really set it apart.

Ardmore, PA (PRWEB) January 31, 2005 -- Lucuma Designs prides itself on being a different kind of company. While the intricate, native-Peruvian artistry Lucuma distributes would alone make it different, it is their business practices that really set it apart.

Lucuma has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Organization since 1999, with co-founder and designer Alessandra Bravo now serving on the board of directors.

As a socially responsible and fair trade company, we value people first. Our business practices are based on building relationships of mutual respect with our artist partners, our employees, clients and the community," explains Alessandra, adding long term sustainability and respect for the Earth is also our concern as we constantly evaluate what makes the most ecological sense.

Since 1998, Lucuma has worked hard to develop and maintain good relationships with the artists, compensating them fairly, and fostering a true team environment - the results of which can be clearly seen in the quality of the final product.

Alessandra selects, trains and guides a network of over 20 family workshops and small producers that reach over 200 artists throughout Peru. Each artist offers a unique story that can be shared with customers to enhance the meaning behind the piece.

About Lucuma: Since 1998, Lucuma Designs has promoted the best of Peruvian folk art and fine craftsmanship while helping artists and small producers improve their livelihoods and keeping traditions alive. Visit http://www.lucuma.com?engine=prweb20050131 for wholesale and retail ordering.

Lucuma Designs is a proud member and supporter of the Fair Trade Federation, a non profit association of businesses helping disadvantaged producers all over the world through sustainable business practices. Lucama collaborates with a network of about 20 family workshops and small producers, and reaching over 200 artists throughout Peru.

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