Jakhu Studio is a London-Lima based jewellery brand founded in 2017 on the principle of creating contemporary designs with high quality craftsmanship and the finest materials. Rooted in Pre-columbian art and culture, Jakhu jewellery is handcrafted in Peru in partnership with silversmiths from San Jeronimo de Tunan (Central Andes), using locally sourced silver and traditional techniques of jewellery making.
‘Jakhu’ means things of value in Aymara and ‘Yaku’ means water in Quechua, paying homage to the indigenous heritage of the Andean region.
Jakhu Studio jewellery transcends beyond adornment, every piece responds to the ancestral traditions of wearing jewellery as a powerful form of self-expression and communication.
MISSION
We work to preserve Peru's cultural heritage honouring the exceptional skills of our dedicated local artisans in the Andean highlands.
We generate through our collections a connection with Nature, humanity, spirituality and our sense of self, believing in the creation of wearable jewellery or amulets, handcrafted from precious materials, that elevate our daily life and overall well-being.
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‘A piece of jewellery can act as a totem or amulet, offering protection at times, and serving as a catalyst or facilitator at others.’
‘Beauty is the embodiment of harmony and balance—deeply tied to simplicity and the philosophy of wabi-sabi, embracing both transience and imperfection. It is an inherent quality found in certain moments, people, or objects, yet it can also be cultivated by transforming elements of physical or mental reality.’
‘The essence of Jakhu Studio’s pieces reflects the rich influence of Pre-columbian art and the natural world, seamlessly blending both into each creation.’
‘There is a deep transmission of the artisans’s essence in the pieces. This essence is connected to the location of the workshop in the central Andes and its beautiful, powerful natural surroundings. The ancestral knowledge of goldsmithing techniques flows through their hands and hearts.
