Pottery from Raqchi · Cusco
Ancestral pottery from Raqchi, for the world
Máximo Amaru's family workshop in Raqchi, San Pedro, Canchis. Each piece is built by hand with the coiling technique used by Inca potters and decorated with natural paints.
Cultural Heritage of the Nation
The knowledge, skills and practices of Raqchi pottery are recognized as Cultural Heritage of the Nation by Peru's Ministry of Culture.
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Pieces from the workshop
Ceremonial and decorative
Aríbalo
From S/ 60 · 5 sizes
- Small S/ 60
- Medium S/ 95
- Large S/ 160
- Giant 50 cm S/ 400
- Giant 80 cm S/ 950
Ceremonial and decorative
Kero
From S/ 45 · 4 sizes
- Small S/ 45
- Medium S/ 90
- Large S/ 400
- Giant S/ 850
Ceremonial and decorative
Salamanca
From S/ 60 · 2 sizes
- Small S/ 60
- Large S/ 90
Ceremonial and decorative
Kinsaqocha
From S/ 80 · 2 sizes
- Small S/ 80
- Large S/ 100
Ceremonial and decorative
Tikachurana
From S/ 75 · 2 sizes
- Small S/ 75
- Large S/ 90
Drinkware
Teapot
S/ 50
- S/ 50
Tableware
Bread and Fruit Plate
S/ 60
- S/ 60
Drinkware
Kero Cup
From S/ 18 · 3 sizes
- 6 cm S/ 18
- 7 cm S/ 20
- 8 cm S/ 22
Pottery workshop
Shape your own piece in Raqchi
A pottery class with traditional techniques at the Amaru family's workshop, on the route from Cusco to Raqchi. Materials included.
- Sessions09:00 to 13:00 · 14:00 to 17:00
- Duration2 h 15 min
- Group of 4S/ 70 per person
- Group of 3S/ 120 per person
- CapacityUp to 16 people
Lodging
Stay in Raqchi
9 rooms to spend the night after the workshop or a visit to the Temple of Wiracocha, and continue to Puno the next day.
S/ 50 per night
See lodging and directions →Awards and support
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Winner National Gastronomy Innovation Contest 2016
Cusco Innova 2016
Yenuri Chiguala Cruz National Youth Award 2017
Turismo Emprende 2020-II
Culture Support Grants 2020
Paqarina Wasi business incubator