Welcoming DAR Proyectos to Anthropologie: Craft, Sustainability and Meaning in Home Decor
Homes today are curated with care. Beyond fleeting trends, people want sustainable home decor with origin and meaning. With our launch at Anthropologie, DAR Proyectos is excited to bring Andean gemstone objects to a wider audience—connecting ancient craft with modern objects for the home.
DAR Proyectos was founded on the belief that home decor should offer both purpose and presence. Each gemstone puzzle, candleholder, and incense holder we design blends Andean heritage with contemporary design, offering objects that spark curiosity, invite play, and encourage a slower, more mindful way of living.
This approach now aligns with a wider global shift. Major lifestyle retailers, from design houses to Anthropologie, reflect a growing demand to move beyond mass-produced goods toward sustainable home decor, ethical sourcing, and cultural depth — offering pieces that enrich daily spaces rather than just fill them. Our partners at Powered by People understand this well - they have been essential in bridging the gap between artisanal brands and large retailers.
Anthropologie, with over 200 stores worldwide, has built its reputation on curating collections that embody curiosity, individuality, and meaning. As one of Nest’s corporate partners, they work with brands that meet the nonprofit’s rigorous standards for ethical production and artisan support. Nest sets global standards for small-scale and home-based craft, ensuring safe working conditions, fair pay, and environmental responsibility. DAR Proyectos, itself a Nest-certified brand, is proud to share this commitment — making our collaboration not only a design partnership but also a shared mission for responsible global retail.
Craftsmanship Meets Curated Retail
Handmade objects resonate today because they carry presence. A gemstone cube shaped by an artisan’s hands is more than décor. It is a tactile reminder of time, skill, and care.
The Beauty of Imperfection
Every Andean stone holds subtle variations in tone and texture. Far from flaws, these qualities are signatures of origin. They embody the same philosophy that the Japanese call wabi-sabi: the beauty of imperfection. In interiors, these nuances bring warmth and humanity that no machine-made product can replicate.
Every Andean stone holds subtle variations in tone and texture. Far from flaws, these qualities are signatures of origin. They embody the same philosophy that the Japanese call wabi-sabi: the beauty of imperfection.
Objects With Story
DAR Proyectos’ gemstone puzzles, tangrams, and coasters are designed for interaction. They invite people to rearrange, touch, and play, turning home decor into fun. These objects don’t just sit on a shelf; they invite moments of connection.
Today’s consumers aren’t just decorating; they are seeking interaction, material honesty, and narrative. Retailers like Anthropologie understand this shift and curate products that balance design with responsibility.
Looking Forward: A Celebrated Collaboration
For us, our partnership with Anthropologie is more than a retail milestone. It affirms that heritage craft and contemporary living belong together. By bringing our collection to their global audience, we extend the reach of Peruvian artisans, support livelihoods, and preserve stone-carving traditions passed down through generations.
For customers, this collaboration delivers sustainable home decor that is collectible, tactile, and purposeful. Each object is rooted in the Andes yet reimagined for modern homes. As trends move away from algorithm-driven minimalism toward textured, handmade interiors, our gemstone objects meet this desire head-on.
For artisans, the partnership ensures visibility and fair compensation, giving younger generations the confidence to see a future in their heritage craft.
Why Handcrafted Home Decor Resonates Now
The pivot toward artisan design didn’t come out of nowhere. As remote work blurred boundaries and digital fatigue set in, people began seeking comfort that couldn’t be ordered in bulk. They wanted objects that feel alive—shaped by human hands, tactile, playful, and original. When something has been shaped slowly by hand, it carries a presence. It holds intimacy and a quiet depth that no mass-produced item can replicate. This is why handcrafted design resonates so strongly today and why lifestyle retailers like Anthropologie are leaning into partnerships with studios like DAR Proyectos.
Recent interior reports also highlight the rise of handcrafted, sustainable home decor—driven by millennials and Gen Z who value cultural heritage, tactile experiences, and meaningful design.
Looking Ahead: Sustainable Craft in Global Retail
The slow living movement is reshaping how homes are curated—quality over quantity, craftsmanship over convenience. With our launch at Anthropologie, handcrafted Andean design enters one of the world’s most influential retail spaces. This marks not just a placement, but a path toward making sustainable home decor a global standard.