Tepi -Kenê
This tepi was crafted using bamboo, resin, semi precious stones and seeds and decorated in pyrography
There may be slight variations from product to product since each product is hand crafted.
This tepi was crafted using bamboo, resin, semi precious stones and seeds and decorated in pyrography
There may be slight variations from product to product since each product is hand crafted.
This tepi was crafted using bamboo, resin, semi precious stones and seeds and decorated in pyrography
There may be slight variations from product to product since each product is hand crafted.
A wonderful piece fully decorated with indigenous Kenê engraved using pyrography. The Kenê is the symbolical language used to identify the tribe or a spiritual force invoked by painting Ti on the body.
There may be slight variations from product to product since each product is hand crafted.
This model was made by our handicrafts experts at the Tete Pawã arts and crafts studio. They are located in the upper Juruá region of Marechal Thaumaturgo municipality, way up on the Amazon. The only way to get there is a two day boat journey or with a four seater airplane. They are our close partners, delivering wonderful handicrafts and their excellent Kuntanawa Rapés.
Use
The secret of a good application is in the way the Rappé is blown into the nose. Always before blowing clear and elevate your mind. Think positive and visualise positive intentions; your intentions will flow with your breath.
There are many different breath strengths and styles that can be used for blowing. The most common blows are named the Beija Flor (the hummingbird), and the Jiboiá (the boa constrictor).
The Beija Flor is a short and fast blow, the Jiboia is long and slow. The Beija Flor is a more uplifting hit, waking you up. The Jiboia starts gentle and gains strength towards the end. With smaller amounts it is gentle and meditative; with bigger amounts it slowly creeps up on you and gains strength at the end.
You always finish the blow bringing the point of your tongue to the roof of your mouth. This gives an ending to the application, so to speak. It’s a good idea to train a bit without Rappé – just take the Tepi on its own and practice your technique.
When you receive Rappé, never breath in through the nose – hold your breath and let the Rappé enter.
After you have blown yourself, or received the Rappé from someone else, it’s best to close your eyes and concentrate. Don’t breathe through your nose but through your mouth and let the Rappé sweat a bit. When it starts to run down your throat, either spit it out or blow your nose, or both.
Working with Rappé is a cleansing process, so spit out any residence you feel dripping down your throat. Keep some tissue to hand and let nature and the Rappé do its work.