WEAVING, FIBERS AND WOOD
The Mekrãgnoti Kayapó people’s craftsmanship involves a rich and diverse variety of objects made by Kayapó men and women, representing their deep connection to their territory. The division of Kayapó craftwork is established by the social organization of their communities. Women traditionally create rich body paintings and adornments like earrings, bracelets, and necklaces made from glass beads. Men create various objects, including baskets, musical instruments, body adornments, and utility items. Mekrãgnoti crafts uses unique production methods, employing traditional techniques that respect the way of life in the forest, strengthening the transmission of traditional knowledge and the valorization the standing forest.
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See also
KAYAPÓ PILLOW
ARUMÃ LAMPS
YANOMAMI ART
MENIRE XIKRIN BAG
FABRIC PAINTING
BANIWA ART
BEADWORK
CRAFTSMANSHIP
HANDMADE CANDLE
CHIEF RAONI'S CRAFTSMANSHIP
TEÇUME CRAFT
MOLONGÓ CRAFT
FOREST PROTECTION MASSAGE CANDLES
XIPAYA CRAFT
XIKRIN CRAFT
TUKANO CERAMICS
BANIWA CERAMICS
COOPAITER CRAFT
HANDMADE CANDLE
DUKARIA CRAFT
WANZEEJ PAKUP PIT CRAFT
TAPAYUNA CRAFTSMANSHIP FROM XINGU
THE ART OF THE TRUMAI PEOPLE
YUDJÁ CRAFT FROM XINGU
AMITIKATXI CRAFT
NATURAL AMAZONIAN ERASER
WAGOH PAKOB CRAFT