Handmade jewelry from Ecuador

Jewelry from the Amazon

Crafts and jewelry crafted by Kichwa women aren't just beautiful pieces; they embody
deep cultural and traditional value within the community. When you acquire these
pieces with Ecuafina, you're directly supporting the women artisans and aiding in the preservation of
their ancestral traditions.

Crafting these pieces is done sustainably, utilizing local natural materials like seeds,
fibers, and natural dyes. This not only ensures the authenticity of the pieces but also
promotes environmentally respectful practices and biodiversity in the Amazon region.
By purchasing crafts and jewelry made by Kichwa women, you're directly backing
sustainable community tourism projects that benefit the local community and contribute
to their economic and social development. It's a way to engage in initiatives that
promote the conservation of the Amazon and the well-being of its inhabitants.

These artisanal pieces aren't just objects of beauty but carriers of stories, traditions, and
ancestral knowledge of the Kichwa culture. Each piece reflects the identity and cultural
legacy of the community, making them true works of art with deep and authentic
meaning.

Women in the community have been trained to produce crafts using local seeds such as guienomullo, achira mullo, and fibers like chambira to make shigras and hammocks. The crafting technique has been passed down from generation to generation, with women learning from other Kichwa women in the
community.

Moreover, Kichwa women use crafts as a means to convey a conservation message,
weaving Amazonian animals with fibers and natural dyes to promote the protection of
the region's fauna.