{"product_id":"bertha-medina-carved-gourd-bird-ornaments","title":"Bertha Medina Carved Gourd Bird Design Ornaments","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSending a Gift? Add a note when you place item in your cart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by Bertha Medina of Cochas Chico, a small village high in the Peruvian Andes, each hand-carved gourd is a one-of-a-kind work of folk art. Bertha learned the traditional craft at just five years old from her father, the renowned master carver Evaristo Medina, continuing a family tradition passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery gourd tells a unique story inspired by daily life in the Peruvian Andes. Bertha carefully selects each natural gourd from Peru's coastal region, where the finest carving gourds are grown. She then meticulously hand-carves every design using traditional knives, awls, and other specialized tools. Intricate details are enhanced with hand-painted accents, while shading and texture are created using controlled burning techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an authentic, handcrafted piece that celebrates Peru's rich artistic heritage and the enduring tradition of Andean storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3 inches tall and wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bertha Medina","offers":[{"title":"Green Hummingbird","offer_id":52196819960109,"sku":"BM-HUMMGRN","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red\/Black Cardinal","offer_id":52196822450477,"sku":"BM-RDBLKCARD","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red\/Black Hummingbird","offer_id":52196820025645,"sku":"BM-RDBLKHUMM","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red\/Black Owl","offer_id":52196819992877,"sku":"BM-BLKRDOWL","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Hummingbird","offer_id":52196822483245,"sku":"BM-REDHUMM","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/7338\/8374\/files\/GroupPic2_75ad8ad4-f29b-4fe9-96d9-8d926a3fddc0.png?v=1783532330","url":"https:\/\/www.keiandmolly.com\/products\/bertha-medina-carved-gourd-bird-ornaments","provider":"Kei \u0026 Molly Textiles, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}