These lovely necklaces (all originals) are designed and produced by artisans from Santa Cruz (tropical region of Bolivia bordering Amazonia) that use a variety of exotic seeds they collect from trees and plants in the area to use in their products.
With a sliding knot, this design makes it possible to adjust the length as needed. The bouquet of seeds at the end lends a distinctive touch.
Semilla arte is an association dedicated to promote initiatives that create opportunities for women from Pampa de la Madre.
Materiales:
Wayruro: this seed is famous for the mystic and sacred characteristics attributed to it by the Amazonian cultures, Quechua and Aymaras who use it as a good luck and protective charm. Some seeds a completely red and others are red with black traces. In these cultures red symbolizes vitality and represents feminine energy while black is male energy. When these seeds are collected in a container, they reproduce and increase in size and quantity.
Açai: (Euterpe, Pina Palm): These seeds may be purple or marble colored, but to make these incredible necklaces they are dyed with a variety of tints and colors.
Macauaba: These black seeds are the fruit of the Rondonia palm.
Cotton: the cotton cord that strings these seeds is closed, very resistant and allows for multiple creations.