ABOUT US

A family business from Cusco – Peru with 25 years experience, dedicated to the production of high-quality artistic and ornamental ceramics since 1993, employing different techniques and styles of design. Due to the high quality of our products we have exported them since 1996. Since then we have created thousands of new pieces.

Having developed our skills as plastic artists since we have elaborated statues in aluminum as well as stone and ceramic sculptures. We are passionate about experimenting with new techniques, creating new exclusive designs.

PERUVIAN CERAMICS

Peruvian Ceramics was originally founded under the name Cerámicas Llaully in 1993 in the Imperial City of Cusco.

The protagonists of this story are the Romero siblings, who as children discovered a connection with the red clay from the quarry in the Santa Ana neighborhood, near the forest where they always played. It was their parents, Mrs. Luisa Peralta and Mr. Elisbán Romero, who, upon seeing their great interest in ceramics and the arts, made it possible to create a ceramics workshop in 1993.

Since then, this family business has continued to grow. Today, the company has over 25 years of experience in the production of decorative and gift items, and more than 20 years of exporting to the world. Each ceramic piece is made using lead-free and non-toxic materials, certified under North American standards ASTM C-1023/D-4236.

Peru Arts & Crafts works with artisans, mothers with small children, and university students—people who need flexible work schedules. Our team is trained from the very basics in the craft of ceramics.

The current infrastructure of the company, the designs by local artists, the women-led management, the collaborative work with artisans from Cusco, and our quality control processes allow Peru Arts & Crafts to be one of the few ceramic production and export companies based in Cusco.

MISSION

Peruvian Ceramics works with artisans from the city of Cusco, the majority of whom are women. 80% of the people who work in the PAC workshop are single mothers who have limited employment opportunities and cannot afford childcare. The remaining 20% are students from technical institutes and universities.

In recent decades, awareness has grown regarding the labor disadvantages women face. In Latin America—Peru in particular—32.3% of women have no personal income, which is nearly 2.6 times higher than men (12.5%). The chances of finding work become even slimmer for women who are also responsible for young children. However, women’s income has the potential to improve their children’s health and well-being.

By showcasing Peru Arts & Crafts’ creations to the world, we provide job opportunities to women who are trained from scratch in the noble craft of artisanship. They learn various techniques in ceramics, painting, jewelry making, and beadwork.

These women from Cusco have the opportunity to work while continuing their role as mothers. Their schedules are flexible, and once they master the necessary techniques, they can work from home.

The children of PAC workers, after attending school, can come to our facilities where we have a dedicated space for them to do homework, read books, watch movies, and play with other children.

Peruvian Ceramics makes it possible for mothers and young students from universities and technical institutes to access job opportunities that allow them to care for their children while continuing their education.