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February 9, 2014 The Art of Crochet
The story of our hand crochet Mirabelle Dress begins in Peru, with four talented women. It takes the four women five days to make just one dress, and countless hours of experience perfecting every tiny stitch. One of the women … Continue reading
February 10, 2011 Mario Testino: A Prince Among Photographers
Peruvian-born photographer Mario Testino is famous for his work in the glamorous fashion world (think Gucci, Burberry, Michael Kors, Vogue and Vanity Fair) and the world of celebrity. His famous subjects have included many actresses (i.e. Gwyneth Paltrow, Meg Ryan, Julia … Continue reading
November 30, 2009 The Tale of an Orchid
I have always coveted the breath-taking, stylistic beauty of orchids, but much to my chagrin, our climate is not conducive to their survival. Despite my best efforts to negate this reality, I have been reduced to appreciating their natural artistry … Continue reading
February 28, 2008 Archaeologists Find 5,500-year-old Plaza in Peru
5,500 year old plaza (Reuters) – A ceremonial plaza built 5,500 years ago has been discovered in Peru, and archaeologists involved in the dig said on Monday carbon dating shows it is one of the oldest structures ever found in … Continue reading
December 3, 2007 Learn More About Peru
It’s no secret that we have a deep affinity for all things Peru. So you can understand our delight when we discovered this great video on YouTube, created by Tourism Peru. Enjoy! Peruvian Connection is not responsible for the contents … Continue reading