Shanenawa Caneleiro – Rapé of the month Palo Santo wood, also known as holy wood, is a mystical tree found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. For centuries, indigenous peoples of Latin America have used Palo Santo wood in their spiritual practices for its therapeutic properties and spiritual benefits. Nowadays, Palo Santo […]
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Fleur de Kuntanawa Samauma - Rapé du mois
The Meaning of Caboclo December 2022, the end of the year is drawing close, a time of endings and new beginnings, of celebrations and contemplation. As our Rapé Sacred Snuff of the month we bring to you from the depths of the Amazon rain forest a special from our dear friend Pedro Univu, the Rapé […]
Pedro Univu Kuntanawa
For those who want to hear! Simple but profound words from a true teacher of the forest, a master of the plants. Our dear friend and partner Pedro Univu Kuntanawa is sharing a little of his vison of the forest and its gifts and what it means to him. We occasionally work with different members […]
La tribu des Apurinã
The Apurinã The Apurinã have a complex cosmology and ritual cosmos that is dispersed across many locations around the banks of the Purus. The two rubber cycles’ violent interactions in the Amazon area have had a significant impact on their history. They are battling now for their rights. Some of their holdings are still not […]
Kenes, l'art sacré indigène
There is no art so unique among the indigenous people that inhabit the Peruvian-Brazilian border than the Kene Kuin, known as the ‘true drawing’. The graphics of this people. are an important part of the cultural identity of the Kaxinawá tribe. In today’s post, we are going to talk more about the Kene Kuin, the […]
The Yawanawa tribe
The Yawanawa tribe The Yawanawá tribe is a group of indigenous people who live in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, occupying the Gregório River Indigenous Land. The Yawanawa have lived in harmony with the forest for thousands of years and have maintained their culture and traditions despite European colonisation. The Yawanawa are from the Pano […]
Chef Yawanawá - Rapé du mois
Yawanawá Chief – Rapé of the month The new yawanawá rapé – chief What is it? Rapé Chief comes straight from Nixiwaka, also known as Biraci Brasil, Chief of the Yawanawa tribe. This is a very special snuff, made with a mixture of three types of tobacco: Moi tobacco, native to the region, extra-strong rope […]
Le Huni Kuin
The Huni Kuin “The shaman gives and takes life. To become a shaman, you go alone into the forest and wrap your entire body in embira. You lie down at an intersection with your arms and legs outstretched. First come the night butterflies, the husu, who completely cover your body. Next comes the yuxin who […]
Le Katukina
The Katukina For the past few years we have been working closely with chief Fernando Katukina, leader of his people. We have been helping to realize projects in their community. His family has been supplying us with Katukina medicines and handicrafts. To the great sadness of all who knew him he passed away earlier this […]
100 façons de souffler le rapé
100 Ways to Blow Rapé There are many ways to blow Rapé: Long and slow, quick and sharp, and everything in between. You will soon learn to judge what is most appropriate, depending on your particular style or the needs of the person you are serving. A short, quick blow of Rapé has more of […]
