Earrings reflecting the many faces of Brazil

Colors, materials, shapes: behind the diversity of these earrings are, above all, hands and craftsmanship.

This collection brings together pieces handmade by partner artisans in different regions of Brazil. Some come from Indigenous peoples or traditional communities, while others are made by artisans developing their own creative universe.

Materials and gestures

Glass beads (Miçanga), seeds, plant fibers, wood, Capim Dourado and other materials take very different forms depending on the piece and the artisan.

Some pieces play with colors and patterns, while others highlight the textures and natural forms of the materials used.

This diversity also reflects Brazilian craftsmanship: there is no single style, technique or story.

Hands behind the jewelry

Amazonikaa selects these creations from its partner artisans in Brazil for their singularity and the quality of their craftsmanship.

Through them, we want to help you discover Brazil differently: through its materials, craftsmanship and the women and men who keep these practices alive.

Taking care of your handmade jewelry

The creations selected by Amazonikaa are handmade using a variety of materials: beads (miçanga), seeds, plant fibers, wood, Capim Dourado, natural stones, or metallic elements, depending on the piece.

To preserve their appearance over time:

• avoid prolonged contact with water and humidity;

• avoid direct contact with perfumes, cosmetics, alcohol, and other chemical products;

• avoid prolonged exposure to the sun;

• avoid friction with surfaces that may scratch or damage the materials;

• after use, gently clean your jewelry with a soft, dry cloth;

• preferably store it separately, in a dry place away from direct light.

Each material has its own characteristics. When specific precautions are necessary, please also refer to the information provided on the jewelry’s product page.

Miçanga: small beads, multiple skills

In Brazil, they are called “miçangas.” These small glass beads hold an important place in the artistic expression of several Indigenous peoples.

However, the material itself does not come from the Amazon: the Miçangas used in the creations selected by Amazonikaa are manufactured in the Czech Republic.

A material transformed by craftsmanship

In the hands of artisans, Miçangas are assembled to create bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and other compositions in a multitude of shapes and colors.

However, there is no single “Miçanga craft.”

Amazonikaa works with artisans from different Indigenous peoples and traditional communities in Brazil. Techniques, compositions, and artistic universes can therefore vary according to the artisan and the creation.

This is why we avoid automatically attributing a meaning to a color, pattern, or shape when it is not documented.

A living culture

The history of the Miçanga also allows us to understand something essential: a living culture is not defined solely by the geographical origin of its materials.

A small glass bead made in Europe can become, in the hands of an artisan in Brazil, the medium for a unique artistic expression.

What matters then is not just the material, but the actions, choices, and expertise of the person who transforms it.

Discovering the artisans behind the creations

Amazonikaa selects its jewelry from partner artisans in Brazil and wishes, when information is documented, to make their origin and context visible.

Discovering the Miçanga means going beyond the bead itself to focus on the women and men who transform it into a creation.