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Miami Flea
Yesterday was another amazing Miami Flea! If you came you know what I am taking about, if you didn't, you missed it :) If you haven't been to Miami Flea yet, make sure you follow them on IG to know when the next one will be held. Usually it is the last Sunday of the month however depending on weather it can change, so make sure you follow them @Miamiflea. Hunt for vintage treasures, creative crafts, handmade jewelry, and come hungry to grab the best local delicacies and enjoy live music with Miami's favorites acts. Hope to see you at...
Back to School
(Late post) Mach 6th, 2017 Golden Grass Brazilian Accessories delivered 22 school kits to the children attending Otacilio Ribeiro da Silva Elementary and Middle School, in the region of Sao Felix, Tocantins. These under privilege children live in the remote area of Jalapão. Both children and parents were extremely happy and grateful for the gift. I was particularly moved with the news that all 22 children didn't have any school material to start the school year. We want to THANK all my amazing customers. Yes, YOU contributed to make this possible. It is mind blowing how a little gesture like this can bring some peace of mind for these...
A Jewel of Jalapão, Tocantins Brazil
In the Jalapão, Tocantins Brazil region you will find waterfalls, crystal clear rivers, rapids, and rock formations of varied colors and shapes. One of the highlights of the region is the dunes of golden sands, with up to 30 meters tall, which resembles a desert. But not only the waterfalls and the dunes that draw attention. There is another sensation that gets a lot of attention in the community of Mumbuca,: the golden grass. Golden grass, a specie of grass from the Eriocaulaceae family, turns into beautiful handicrafts accessories,. It’s natural gold color shines and win markets outside Tocantins and Brazil.
Luxury without breaking the bank!
Brazilian handmade Golden Grass “Capim Dourado”. Hand crafted in Toncantins, Brazil by Brazilian Native artisians. These beautiful and unique jewelry are made from an indigenous plant – capim dourado – which is naturally golden with no use of dyes, and grown without chemicals or pesticides. Capim Dourado is a very unique plant that can only be found only in Brazil, in the region of Jalapão. The jewelry are handcrafted by skilled artisans. These artisians from this community transform the Golden Grass “Capim Dourado” into beautiful jewelry. The conservation management by the Brazilian government (EMBRAPA) assures that the Golden Grass “Capim...