Collection: Olinda Silvano - Peru - Shipibo Art

Olinda is a strong woman with a big heart, with her art and her message she represents Peru and her indigenous Shipibo culture around the world. Through her advocacy and leadership she works with her community to maintain their ancient culture within a modern, urban setting.

All of her designs are the materialization of the visions and language of the Amazonian people interpreted through the ritual of Ayahuasca. The intricate patterns are painted with living dyes derived from the forest soil and the bark of ancient trees or are painstakingly embroidered by hand. Each piece express Shipibo cultural beliefs and their connection to nature and energy through such symbols as the Ayahuasca flower, the teeth of the piranha, the path of the anaconda, and the mother's womb.