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Yawanawá Kuripe – Bamboo & Tribal Thread Design

Yawanawá Kuripe – Bamboo & Tribal Thread Design

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  • Authentic Indigenous Product
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  • Unique Tribal Art

Yawanawá Bamboo Kuripe — Vibrant thread, sacred tradition

Crafted with care and intention, each thread-wrapped kuripe is a functional work of art. Handmade by Yawanawá women using locally harvested bamboo, every piece carries the energy of the forest and the dedication of the maker. Colorful threads are tightly wound for grip and ceremony, blending beauty with practical ritual use.

These kuripes are not mass-produced or identical — they’re personal and soulful, made in the rhythm of the forest. Designed for reliable self-application, each piece supports grounding and focus in your rapé (hapé) ritual.

Why this kuripe

  • Handmade by Yawanawá women — from the tribal village in Acre, Brazil
  • Thread-wrapped bamboo — colorful, textured, and made with care
  • One-of-a-kind — every kuripe reflects the artisan’s hand and spirit
  • Functional artistry — made for self-administering rapé with balance and control
  • Collectable — no two pieces are the same; unique and soulfully made
Photos are representative — thread colors, wrapping style, and bamboo tone vary. Each kuripe is handmade and one-of-a-kind. You may request a color preference at checkout (e.g., “No purple” or “Blues preferred”), but we cannot guarantee exact colors.

Care

Tap out and wipe clean after use. Keep dry; avoid soaking or prolonged sun exposure.

Kuripe Details

  • Dimensions: 10–12.7 cm × 4.4 cm × 1.3 cm (4–5″ × 1¾″ × ½″)
  • Weight: 12.6 g (0.45 oz)
  • Material: Bamboo (Bambusoideae), sustainably harvested in Brazil

Shipping & Processing Times

We ship orders Monday through Friday to UK & Europe. To qualify for same-day shipping, please place your orders before 11 AM UK time.

Read our complete shipping policy here.

What is a Kuripe?

A kuripe is a traditional self-applicator pipe used by the Indigenous tribes of the Amazon rainforest to administer sacred hapé (rapé) snuff. Small enough to fit in the palm, this V-shaped kuripe pipe is handmade from bamboo, wood or bone: one end rests at the lips, the other at the nostril, letting the practitioner blow the rapé into the nose without assistance — unlike the longer tepi pipe, which is used to serve hapé to another person. The use of kuripes dates back hundreds of years, with each tribe crafting its own distinctive designs and styles.

To learn more, visit our What is a Kuripe? — the ancient tribal self-applicator page.

What is Rapé (Hapé)?

Hapé (rapé) — also spelled rapeh or hapeh — is a sacred Amazonian snuff medicine, prepared and used in ceremony by Indigenous tribes for centuries. Each handcrafted blend combines sun-cured jungle tobacco and dried medicinal plants with alkaline tree ashes, every formula reflecting the unique traditions of its makers. Traditionally, this shamanic snuff is administered with a bone or bamboo kuripe pipe, blown gently into the nostrils.

Learn more about hapé medicine — its origins, ceremonial uses and cultural significance — in our full What is Rapé? guide.

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