Andean Adomos Tour
Andean Adomos Tour
Andean Adornos is a must see on your tour of Los Angeles sites. This is an awesome place to pick up a unique, exquisitely crafted piece of jewelry or mask or other accessory inspired by the beauty and color of South America and crafted by Andean hands.
Janice Arce is a native South American and her love of her home country and fantastic design style equals jewelry designs that can't be beat. Her creations include pieces with rare gemstones such as the mystical Peruvian Opal, colorful Peruvian Turquoise, and other unique South American gemstones.
There are beautiful masks, hand woven baby blankets, candles, artfully decorated pillows and intriguing hats all items are created by hand from skilled South American artisans
There is an enourmous collection of Kantu Masks at Andean Adomos. The Kantu Masks are created as an ancient Peruvian way to honor loved ones that have passed on to their next life. The ancient Peruvians sustained a deep sense of life after death that led them to the development of complicated funeral rites and burial accoutrements for the purpose of saying farewell to their loved ones as they embark on their voyage to the afterlife. The Kantu Masks are still made in this tradition.
The tea tree candles are outstanding and there are darling traditionally crafted Peruvian dolls that will look as nice in a young girl's arms as on a shelf as part of a prized collection.
Other cultures of the area that are represented here include: Chancay, Vicus, Tiahuanaco, Lambayeque, Nazca, Mochica, Wari, and Inca.
The next time you find yourself in Los Angeles, make sure to visit Andean Adornos.
