Serpent and Spiral in Ancient Peru
In pre-Columbian art, serpents, Amaru or Machacuay in Quechua, were sacred beings, associated with fertility, protection, ancestral knowledge, and the regenerative power of the underworld. Their movement is often captured in the spiral, a visual metaphor for cycles of life, transformation, and continuity, reminding us that true renewal begins quietly, beneath the surface.
MARTIN CHAMBI: indigenous gaze
On this Indigenous Peoples Day, we remember Martin Chambi, a photographer who captured Andean communities with dignity and preserved Peru’s cultural heritage, making a lasting contribution to the Indigenism movement.
Victoria Santa Cruz: Afro-Peruvian Voice, Memory, and Legacy
This October, in honour of Black History Month, we celebrate Victoria Santa Cruz ,a fearless Afro-Peruvian poet, performer, and cultural icon whose powerful words and rhythms confronted racism and transformed collective identity.
A Sustainable Journey: From Raw Silver to Jewellery
At Jakhu Studio, materials are more than just elements, they carry meaning, memory, and intention. We work primarily with locally sourced silver, often recycled from old pieces or studio remnants. Every step, from melting metal in our workshop to hand-finishing each piece, reflects our commitment to sustainability, integrity, and care. This quiet, grounded approach to making honours both the natural world and the communities we work with.
peru, stories of resilence
A portrait of resilience through the everyday lives of women in the Andes. This post honours the warmth, strength, and spirit of the artisan community, a quiet tribute to presence, care, and connection.
reflecting on glaciers
A breathtaking view of Huaytapallana’s snow-capped peak and its turquoise lake in the Peruvian Andes. This Earth Day, we reflect on glaciers and the fragile beauty of our planet.