There’s something timeless about navy and copper jewelry. The deep, calming richness of navy paired with the warm, golden glow of copper creates a look that’s equal parts elegant and earthy. At Rumi Sumaq, this color pairing inspired our newest …
Unisex Handmade Bracelet Inspired by the Gray Days of Martha’s Vineyard
A Bracelet Inspired by the Island The skies over Martha’s Vineyard have stayed gray for days. Mist rolls in from the ocean. Trees drip with soft rain. The light outside our studio windows feels muted, cool, and calm. While the …
Just Released: Handwoven Copper and Silver Jewelry
We’re excited to introduce a limited edition jewelry set from the Rumi Sumaq studio. Introducing a stunning pair of handwoven copper and silver earrings and a matching mixed metal artisan bracelet. This bold new design blends natural materials, traditional craftsmanship, and a …
Memorial Day Weekend Vineyard Artisans Festival
Memorial Day is upon us, the time to honor our fallen service men and women. In addition, it is the un-official opening weekend of summer. Living on Martha’s Vineyard, that means the busy tourist season is here. Restaurants open again, …
Hard work but easy living: what a “working vacation” is all about
One of our goals when starting Rumi Sumaq was to have a family friendly job that traveled with us. With Coco’s relatives far away in Peru, we wanted an online business that would provide some income while traveling abroad. We’re in the …
Contemporary Crafts at the 2014 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
This is the first year that Coco will be exhibiting his fiber art jewelry at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Neither Coco or I have ever been to Jazz Fest. More incredibly, we have never been to New …
Contemporary Macrame Jewelry, Fashion and Interior Design
For many people, macramé conjures up images of owls and plant hangers amidst a tacky sea of out-dated decor. But there is so much more to the art of knotting than the owls and plant hangers of the sixties and seventies. …
Coco Paniora Salinas of Rumi Sumaq is a NICHE Awards Finalist
The NICHE Awards annual competition, in existence for over 20 years, recognizes originality, excellence and creative achievement of North American studio craft artists. Thousands of entries are received each year from professional and student artists. The entries are judged by …
