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Handmade jewelry vs. industrial jewelry
Behind a handcrafted piece of jewelry lie materials, techniques, and human time. Looking at it differently also means taking an interest in the person who created it.
Handmade jewelry vs. industrial jewelry
Behind a handcrafted piece of jewelry lie materials, techniques, and human time. Looking at it differently also means taking an interest in the person who created it.
Natural seed jewelry: an alternative
Shapes, colors, and textures make each seed unique. Combining botanical material and handcrafting, these jewels offer a different way of approaching ornamentation.
Natural seed jewelry: an alternative
Shapes, colors, and textures make each seed unique. Combining botanical material and handcrafting, these jewels offer a different way of approaching ornamentation.
A natural soap from the heart of the Amazon rai...
The soapberry tree produces fruit rich in saponins, which have natural cleansing properties. Its black seeds also find their place in certain artisanal uses.
A natural soap from the heart of the Amazon rai...
The soapberry tree produces fruit rich in saponins, which have natural cleansing properties. Its black seeds also find their place in certain artisanal uses.
Amazons of the Amazon: Myth or Reality?
Does the name "Amazon" owe anything to warrior women? Between European tales and the figure of the Icamiabas, history blurs the lines of myth.
Amazons of the Amazon: Myth or Reality?
Does the name "Amazon" owe anything to warrior women? Between European tales and the figure of the Icamiabas, history blurs the lines of myth.
In the Footsteps of Samuel Fritz, Geographer
At the end of the 17th century, Samuel Fritz traveled the Amazon and mapped it. His writings blend geography, field observations, and travelogues.
In the Footsteps of Samuel Fritz, Geographer
At the end of the 17th century, Samuel Fritz traveled the Amazon and mapped it. His writings blend geography, field observations, and travelogues.
The Amazon River hasn't always had that name?
The Amazon River did not always bear this name. Its history reveals a succession of perspectives, narratives, and names linked to its territories.
The Amazon River hasn't always had that name?
The Amazon River did not always bear this name. Its history reveals a succession of perspectives, narratives, and names linked to its territories.