Stunning Gourd Art

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1. susyslais

   November 20, 2021 at 9:36 pm

   I thought I would share this with you! http://ajoann.com/2018/04/12/the-beauty-of-traditional-peruvian-crafts-mate-burilado/

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   • Linda Lewis

     November 21, 2021 at 9:03 am

     Isn’t it fascinating what creative, talented people can do? I love that each person approaches it in a different way – some painting, wood burning, carving, cut-outs, etching, etc. Some elegant, some funny, and more. I just love it!

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2. susyslais

   November 21, 2021 at 10:14 am

   I have some “mates burilados” at home and they are very unique! 😊

   Mates Burilados – Folk Art in Peru: The legendary bulgaris gourd, known as mate in Peru, is the basis of the fine art of the mate burilado.
   Mates Burilados – Folk Art in Peru: The oldest carved gourds date back 3,500 years and were found in the Huaca Prieta temple (Chicama Valley) on Peru’s north coast.
   In more recent times, this practice has boomed in the town of Huanta near Ayacucho, where artisans made the mates huantas. These gourds stand out for the vitality of the thick but steady lines, which etch out scenes of everyday life in the Andes.
   Another variation is that of miniature drawings, which can only be made out with a magnifying glass. The technique involves etching fine lines into the gourd with a scalpel called a buril, creating a series of drawings that generally represent active scenes of farming life.
   Today, the central Andean department of Junín and specifically the districts of Cochas Chico and Cochas Grande are the main production centers of mates burilados.

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