Illustration and watercolor: Scarlet macaw (guacamayo)
Several posts ago I showed you some illustrations I did, inspired by the Peruvian and / or South American fauna, that I thought I could place in my children’s bedroom.…
For the most romantic people: Say I do in Peru
If you are a romantic and lover of thematic decoration, this post is for you. I'm talking about a Peruvian-themed wedding! And the best, in Peru itself. Maybe it sounds…
Kené art: Tradition and design from the jungle of Peru
Kené in the Shipibo language refers to the design system of the shipibo-konibo people (in the plural, it is called kenebo). These designs can cover the body’s surface, clothing, and…
Torito de Pucará, from the Andean ritual to our homes
The “Torito de Pucará” is a symbol of the Andean culture, known as qonopa or illa, which was used in rituals. Then it became a totem symbolizing protection, it is…
Art in the streets: how a mural transforms a city
Have you ever been surprised with a mural in any of the streets of your city or visiting a city for the first time? Specially those murals that are placed…
Peruvian frazadas: traditional ethnic textiles for home
These traditional Peruvian textiles are called Frazadas, which means blankets or bed covers. But these Frazadas are thick handwoven, and heavy enough to be used as rugs. Frazadas are 100%…
How we decorate our TV wall
Note: As you know, I am not an interior designer, but rather an architect. Then the decoration of our house is a combination of suggestions from my sister who is…
The loft of Marianne in Casacor Peru 2018
CASA VIVA The concept of Casacor Peru 2018 is CASA VIVA (Live home) and aims to achieve peaceful environments and that in the middle of the city it is possible to have a…
A village between cultures: one of the most impressive designs of Casacor Peru 2018
Casacor is a big showcase of curated interior environmemts designed by world-renowned and emerging design professionals. It takes place in differents cities as Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Miami,…
Texture palette from Peru and a love letter
Dear Peru: It's going to be 3 years since the last time I visited you. How fast the time flies and Thiago still doesn´t know you. Freja has few memories…
