Living Heritage

Illustration d’un arbuste portant des grappes de perles de verre colorées

Glass beads growing on trees?

A strange story tells that glass beads grew on shrubs. Behind this tale lies the history of the Miçangas in the Amazon.

Glass beads growing on trees?

A strange story tells that glass beads grew on shrubs. Behind this tale lies the history of the Miçangas in the Amazon.

Boucles d’oreilles en graines blanches présentées sur un plateau en bois

Can a seed really become a piece of jewelry?

Not all seeds become jewelry. Their transformation requires selection, preparation, and expertise before they can take their place in an artisanal creation.

Can a seed really become a piece of jewelry?

Not all seeds become jewelry. Their transformation requires selection, preparation, and expertise before they can take their place in an artisanal creation.

Marise Borari réalisant un bijou artisanal à la main au Brésil

The artisans behind Amazonikaa jewelry

Behind every Amazonikaa piece of jewelry, there are artisans, techniques, and regions. Discover those who bring these creations to life.

The artisans behind Amazonikaa jewelry

Behind every Amazonikaa piece of jewelry, there are artisans, techniques, and regions. Discover those who bring these creations to life.

Plage et bancs de sable d’Alter do Chão, sur le territoire Borari dans le Pará

Borari Territory: a victim of its own success?

Behind the landscapes of Alter do Chão lies the territory of the Borari people. A story quite different from the one told by postcards.

Borari Territory: a victim of its own success?

Behind the landscapes of Alter do Chão lies the territory of the Borari people. A story quite different from the one told by postcards.

Graines de morototó teintées, réunies dans un récipient jaune

Where do the colors of seed jewelry come from?

Red, black, yellow, or brown: some colors are natural, others are obtained through artisanal methods. Discover how plant-based materials reveal their palette.

Where do the colors of seed jewelry come from?

Red, black, yellow, or brown: some colors are natural, others are obtained through artisanal methods. Discover how plant-based materials reveal their palette.

Artisane présentant plusieurs colliers devant elle

Consuming more ethically and responsibly

Consuming better does not mean changing everything. Taking an interest in the materials, the manufacturing, and the people behind the objects can already transform our choices.

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Consuming more ethically and responsibly

Consuming better does not mean changing everything. Taking an interest in the materials, the manufacturing, and the people behind the objects can already transform our choices.

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