Our Story

Amplifying Cultural Heritage with Thoughtful Design

High in the Peruvian Andes, semi-precious gemstones in lush natural tones are shaped into objects to hold, turn over, and play with. DAR Proyectos was born from a chance meeting in the Amazon, perhaps written in the stars, between textile designer Jenny Boucher and industrial designer Mauricio Navarro. Navarro grew up surrounded by the stone-carving traditions of the Andean highlands. Working together with local artisans, they transform gemstones into puzzles, games, and home décor.

Crafted in the Andes

Our work is shaped through close collaboration with artisans in the Andean highlands, where inherited knowledge meets contemporary design. By working directly with natural gemstones and traditional techniques, each object becomes an expression of both place and process, grounded, tactile, and playful. Follow our journey on instagram:

Design That Lasts

We don’t follow trends. We design objects with lasting value — grounded in craftsmanship, enhanced by design, and built for enduring cultural and emotional significance. This commitment has been recognized internationally through multiple design awards.

  • 2023, Toronto, Canadá.  Juror Choice award, Living well

    Design TO
    Weaving the Light installation Juror’s Choice Award:

    Living Well2023 Toronto, Canada

  • 2020, Seattle, USA. Winner product design

    Gray Design Awards

    Weaving the Light Collection

    Winner of Best Product Design

    2020 Seattle, USA

  • 2023, New York, USA. Ethical compensation certificate

    Build a NEST Foundation
    Stone & Textile Manufacturing

    Ethical Production Certified

    2023-2026 New York, USA

  • 2016 Frankfurt, Germany. Gardening & Outdoor Living award.

    German Design Award
    Ocean Planter Collection

    Gardening & Outdoor Living Award

    2016 Frankfurt, Germany

  • 2015, Milan Italy. Stationary & Gift Items Design.

    A Design Award
    Gemstone Clips

    Best Stationary & Gift Items Design

    2015 Milan, Italy