Tuavi Straw Mat Mehinako
Known as "tuavi", this mat is made with buriti straw and cotton wires dyed.
To the Xingu people, its main use is on "tapioca" (or "beiju") production. The tuavi is used to squeeze the grated "mandioca", removing all the broth and ultimately turning it into flour.
The beauty of the mat, as well as other artifacts, is a fundamental element of the Mehinako universe for the preparation of food. In other words, the beauty of their material culture make the food more tasty!
The Mehinako people lives between the Tuatuari and Kuriseco rivers, on the Xingu hydrographic basin, near from the Xingu indigenous territory and belongs to the Aruak linguistic trunk.
Traditionally used for the tapioca production, the mat is nowadays used as a decorative item. that can be directly hung on the wall or framed.
Materials: Buriti and cotton
Dimensions: 38.75"L x 27.25"W
Known as "tuavi", this mat is made with buriti straw and cotton wires dyed.
To the Xingu people, its main use is on "tapioca" (or "beiju") production. The tuavi is used to squeeze the grated "mandioca", removing all the broth and ultimately turning it into flour.
The beauty of the mat, as well as other artifacts, is a fundamental element of the Mehinako universe for the preparation of food. In other words, the beauty of their material culture make the food more tasty!
The Mehinako people lives between the Tuatuari and Kuriseco rivers, on the Xingu hydrographic basin, near from the Xingu indigenous territory and belongs to the Aruak linguistic trunk.
Traditionally used for the tapioca production, the mat is nowadays used as a decorative item. that can be directly hung on the wall or framed.
Materials: Buriti and cotton
Dimensions: 38.75"L x 27.25"W
Known as "tuavi", this mat is made with buriti straw and cotton wires dyed.
To the Xingu people, its main use is on "tapioca" (or "beiju") production. The tuavi is used to squeeze the grated "mandioca", removing all the broth and ultimately turning it into flour.
The beauty of the mat, as well as other artifacts, is a fundamental element of the Mehinako universe for the preparation of food. In other words, the beauty of their material culture make the food more tasty!
The Mehinako people lives between the Tuatuari and Kuriseco rivers, on the Xingu hydrographic basin, near from the Xingu indigenous territory and belongs to the Aruak linguistic trunk.
Traditionally used for the tapioca production, the mat is nowadays used as a decorative item. that can be directly hung on the wall or framed.
Materials: Buriti and cotton
Dimensions: 38.75"L x 27.25"W
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 them. 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!
