Meet Amarno
Jewelry Rooted in the Peruvian Amazon
AMARNO is a women-led artisan association from the Peruvian Amazon that transforms natural seeds and locally inspired materials into distinctive handmade jewelry.
What began with a small group of women collecting and working with Amazonian seeds has grown into a creative artisan community. Through their craftsmanship, AMARNO’s members preserve traditional knowledge, develop new designs, and create opportunities for women to generate income through their work.
The Meaning of Huayruro
Many AMARNO designs feature the Huayruro seed, recognized by its naturally vibrant red and black coloring. For generations, Huayruro has held an important place in Peruvian culture and is traditionally associated with good luck, prosperity, love, and protection.
AMARNO’s artisans bring this meaningful Amazonian seed into contemporary necklaces, bracelets, and accessories. Each design offers a wearable connection to Peru’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Because the seeds are natural and the pieces are made by hand, variations in color, shape, size, and arrangement may occur. These differences are part of the character of artisan-made jewelry and make every piece distinctive.
Craftsmanship That Creates Opportunity
AMARNO represents more than a jewelry collection. It demonstrates how traditional skills and natural resources can create economic opportunities for women and their communities.
By developing their craftsmanship and reaching customers beyond the Amazon, AMARNO’s members are building greater visibility for their work while helping keep Amazonian artisan traditions alive.
When you choose an AMARNO design, you are supporting women artisans and purchasing a piece shaped by culture, symbolism, and skilled hands.
Discover AMARNO at Peru Gift Shop
Peru Gift Shop is proud to share AMARNO’s work with customers in the United States and around the world.
Explore handmade Huayruro necklaces, bracelets, and accessories that carry the color, spirit, and cultural symbolism of the Peruvian Amazon.