Indigenous Elastic Beaded Bracelet • KRAHÔ people (from Brazil)

Indigenous Elastic Beaded Bracelet • Krahô people (from Brazil)

From tiririca seeds harvested in the Cerrado, Krahô jewelry is born—light, delicate, and rich in ancestral heritage. Between July and August, the elder women of the community, guardians of ancestral knowledge, harvest and carefully process the seeds. This meticulous process involves carving and roasting the tiririca, transforming it into beads of different shapes and sizes and bringing beautiful bio-jewelry to life—pieces that carry the strength of these women and of the Cerrado.

This is a handmade product. The item you receive at home may not be identical to the one in the photo.

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People: krahô
Origin: Tocantins (TO), Brazil
Primary materials: Tiririca seeds and  nylon

Approximate measurements:
Circumference: 6.29 inches ( 16 cm ) / Height : 1.96 inches ( 5 cm )

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• About Krahô People

The Krahô are an Indigenous people belonging to the Jê language family. Traditionally connected to the Cerrado region, they currently live in northeastern Tocantins, primarily in the Kraolândia Indigenous Territory.

Krahô culture is deeply connected to the cycles of nature, agriculture, and community life. Their rituals mark important periods such as planting and harvesting seasons, the dry and rainy seasons, as well as different stages of life. Among their best-known traditions is the log race, performed as part of various rituals, along with singing, dancing, body painting, and the use of natural materials in their objects and handicrafts.

For the Krahô, this knowledge is passed down from generation to generation and is an essential part of their cultural identity. Their handicrafts, rituals, and respectful relationship with the Cerrado represent not only traditional skills, but also a way of understanding and living in connection with their ancestral territory.

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