Kubeo Ethnic Earrings. Color:Black Small It is made with jambu

It is made with jambu (a native variety of paracress)

I absolutely get a kick out of the fact they use these cuias almost exclusively for a northern dish called "Tacacá"

"Gourds include the fruits of some flowering plant species in the family Cucurbitaceae

The acai seeds and coconut beads are polished

Cuia is a gourd that is commonly used in the Amazon region for a variety of purposes

Kubeo Ethnic Earrings. Color:Black Small It is made with jambuThese amazing earrings are made with arum fiber braiding and copper wire details, by indigenous Kubeo artisans located on the banks of the Uaups and Auari rivers, in the city of So Gabriel da Cachoeira, almost on the Amazonas border with Colombia. Notice the delicacy of this work and the lightness of this material. Available in two sizes and two colors. Care: These are natural fibers, avoid exposing them to too much water and sun.