About Me

Linda Amesquita of Apu Wichay Designs has sold handmade jewelry at Pike Place Market since 1984.

Born and raised in the lush green wetland forests of Western Washington. Linda’s work is inspired by her life’s adventures.

Apu Wichay is a Quechua name inspired by the Andes Mountains of Peru, where Linda embarked on an apprenticeship of jewelry making. In the Peruvian Andes, Apu is the title of every mountain peak and literally means God Creator, Wichay is ascend to. Pretty lofty aspiration!

Her current line consists of sterling silver and gemstone bracelets, anklets, earrings, and necklaces. Linda makes each and every one of her pieces by hand, which is extremely labor-intensive.

Linda does not have a website, but inquiries can be made by text or email. If you want to know Linda’s current Market schedule, please text her.