YANCIÃ

Anciã Coral Snake necklace

Since Winter 2022/23

Sisal and tucum plant fibres, natural pigments of saffron, bougainville leaf, annatto, crajiru, genipap, purple cabbage

 

Handcrafted in collaboration with amazonian artisans, this necklace mimics the coral snake – a symbol of power, healing, and renewal in many indigenous Amazonian cultures. It is made using a sisal base and hand-spun tucum fibre, a technique rooted in Indigenous traditions from the Upper Rio Solimões and Upper Rio Negro regions. Its vibrant colours are achieved through natural dyes, such as saffron (yellow), bougainvillea leaf (green), annatto (orange), crajiru (red), genipap (black), and purple cabbage (pink) - developed in partnership with the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM), combining ancestral knowledge with scientific research. 

 

Yanciã was founded in 2022 by criminal lawyer Elijane Nogueira. The name combines Yaci (the Moon goddess of the Icamiabas, the Amazonian warrior women who defended their territory) with anciã (elder woman). It merges biomaterials and traditional techniques to create accessories that connect Amazonian craft with contemporary design, supporting artisan value chains and regenerative practices.

 

Courtesy of Yanciã and Regen