Jungle Ally | Huni Kuin Beaded Handflower

Woven Shields of Power and Beauty

These beautifully crafted handflowers are bold, decorative expressions of Huni Kuin identity—each one carrying intricate geometry that reflects the tribe’s spiritual worldview. 

Perfect for everyday wear, ritual, or gifting to someone walking a sacred path.

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Symbolism

The patterns, colors, and seeds used in this piece each hold specific spiritual meanings passed down through generations. From warding off negative energies to deepening your connection with the natural world and your own intuition, every design is a mirror of the Huni Kuin cosmovision—a worldview where nature, spirit, and community are one.

Jungle Ally | Huni Kuin Beaded Handflower has two Kene (designs):

Unha de Gato Tigre – Cat’s Claw
Known in the forest as Unha de Gato Tigre (Tiger Cat’s Claw), this sacred medicinal plant carries deep meaning and powerful healing properties within Indigenous Amazonian traditions.

Txere Buru - Olho da Curica – The Eye of the Curica Parrot 
A sacred kené (design) representing clarity, wisdom, and the life force of nature. This pattern is passed down through generations and appears in traditional blankets, ceremonial garments, and handcrafted items. It serves as a visual language of ancestral knowledge and spiritual insight.

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Style Notes

Jungle Ally | Huni Kuin Beaded Handflower is 6.25" long on the top of the hand and has a 7" diameter for the wrist.

Lightweight and powerful, this beaded Jungle Ally Huni Kuin Beaded Handflower can be worn alone or layered with other sacred adornments. Suitable for ceremonial wear, daily beauty and protection, or as a meaningful gift that supports ongoing life for the families protecting the forest.

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Origin & Lineage

Handmade in the heart of the Amazon, each handflower is carefully woven by Huni Kuin artisans using glass beads and traditional techniques passed down through generations. The symbology embedded in each design is a living language—meant to protect the wearer and offer guidance from the natural and unseen realms

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Materials & Ethical Commitment

Made with sustainably sourced seeds, glass beads, and natural fibers. All pieces are created through fair-trade partnerships and priced with sacred reciprocity in mind—ensuring the artisans are compensated with dignity and respect for their work and wisdom.

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Impact & Reciprocity

Your purchase directly supports the Huni Kuin community and helps preserve their sacred traditions. We uphold a model of direct exchange, economic empowerment, and permission-based sharing of cultural items. Thank you for honoring the people, the plants, and the path.

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Care & Safety

    •    Handle with care

    •    Store in a jewelry box or bag

    •    Clean gently with a soft brush or cloth

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Shipping & Exchanges

Ships from the U.S. within 3–5 business days unless placing a pre-order.

Exchanges or store credit available within 7 days of delivery.

Read our Return & Exchange Policy for details.