Araa Sieve Kaiabi
Araa means drawing sieve and is made from the Arumã's fiber ("Uruyp" on Kaiabi language) e takes about seven days to be made.
The history of the Kaiabi's sieves tells that, on its origin, the graphism printed on it comes from the designs observed on a snake's skin.
Sieve 02: Awarapypot (fox or bush-dog footsteps). Name given by Kupeap Kaiabi: Awasiayj (corn grain).
Source: O Livro das Cestarias Kaiabi: YRUPEMA RE JE MU´E. 2ª versão. Canarana/MT, 2006.
Araa means drawing sieve and is made from the Arumã's fiber ("Uruyp" on Kaiabi language) e takes about seven days to be made.
The history of the Kaiabi's sieves tells that, on its origin, the graphism printed on it comes from the designs observed on a snake's skin.
Sieve 02: Awarapypot (fox or bush-dog footsteps). Name given by Kupeap Kaiabi: Awasiayj (corn grain).
Source: O Livro das Cestarias Kaiabi: YRUPEMA RE JE MU´E. 2ª versão. Canarana/MT, 2006.
Araa means drawing sieve and is made from the Arumã's fiber ("Uruyp" on Kaiabi language) e takes about seven days to be made.
The history of the Kaiabi's sieves tells that, on its origin, the graphism printed on it comes from the designs observed on a snake's skin.
Sieve 02: Awarapypot (fox or bush-dog footsteps). Name given by Kupeap Kaiabi: Awasiayj (corn grain).
Source: O Livro das Cestarias Kaiabi: YRUPEMA RE JE MU´E. 2ª versão. Canarana/MT, 2006.
Dimensions:
Small: 8”L x 8”W x 2.5”H
Large: 14.5”L x 14.5”W x 4.5”H
Care Instructions:
Indigenous arts are made out of natural materials, and therefore require great tending and care. Please keep the pieces in a dry place and avoid long periods of sun exposure, especially for the art that contains colors in it. Remember that the stalk and fiber from plants tend to soften overtime and gain new shape as we wear them!
Enjoy your indigenous art and contact us if you have any questions!