by Romualdo Vieira de Mello. He crafts the necklace by hand on a rami base, where he places golden and red beads of ceramic and glass. The petals are framed by hemp cords that continue on to shape the necklace. It fastens by looping over a maracatiaia wood. Artisan Info: "My work deals with Mestizo Brazil: Africans, Indigenous and Europeans; I began to venture in this realm in 1975. At that time I was working as a lawyer and I was called to help a performance group, 'The Bird and the Dirt,' enter the country with their equipment. After this I joined them in all of their dance, music and video presentations. "There was a group of Xingu people with their wares in our section of the Biennial. I was enchanted by a cloak made...  (less)

she consoles the children. Turquoise-tinted beads make a harmonious textural contrast to rami fibers as Romualdo Vieira de Mello's design combines rustic grace with religious artistry. This piece is part of Vieira de Mello's most recent collection, featuring rami fibers and sacred icons. Artisan Info: "My work deals with Mestizo Brazil: Africans, Indigenous and Europeans; I began to venture in this realm in 1975. At that time I was working as a lawyer and I was called to help a performance group, 'The Bird and the Dirt,' enter the country with their equipment. After this I joined them in all of their dance, music and video presentations. "There was a group of Xingu people with their wares in our section of the Biennial. I...  (less)

Romualdo Vieira, the solidity offset by the natural tone of the tightly coiled rami (a natural fiber). Red, white, and black beads are strung along five bands - creating a constant sense of motion and evolution. Featuring a wooden clasp, this accessory will empower any outfit. If the piece becomes wet, dry underneath a strong source of light. Artisan Info: "My work deals with Mestizo Brazil: Africans, Indigenous and Europeans; I began to venture in this realm in 1975. At that time I was working as a lawyer and I was called to help a performance group, 'The Bird and the Dirt,' enter the country with their equipment. After this I joined them in all of their dance, music and video presentations. "There wa...  (less)