Indigenous Forest Keeper Artist

BIO- CRAFTS

From canoe making to thatching, traditional bio-crafts are 100% bio degradable and environmental friendly. Most raw materials would be from trees and plants growing on their own. These materials are reaped from mature trees or plants without destroying the mother plant.

Craftsmanship is handed down to the younger generation. This is done as youths observe and practice skills in everyday situation.

The canoe maker is an expert in recognising the correct type and specie of tree to satisfy his craft. This also goes for the thatch and basket maker and many other craft persons.

Traditional home utility items such as the matapee which is used in processing cassava is made from materials that are 100% organic and confirm to seasonal reaping practices.

The traditional hammock or hamaka (Lokono) is made either from cotton or straw. A cotton hamaka is softer and better to sleep in, while a straw hamaka is more often used for lounging.

All materials used in this building were obtained in a sustainable way from the natural environment. The hammocks are Lokono straw and Warrau cotton hammocks