Tepi
Tepi blowers
The Tepi is a traditional Indigenous blowpipe used in Amazonian ceremonies to offer Rapé to another person. Each one is handmade from wood, bamboo, bone or seeds.
New in the collection
We are expanding our collection with new Tepi from Antonio of the Kuntanawa tribe – authentic ceremonial tools with deep Indigenous roots.
Tradition
A tool for sharing
The Tepi is an old Indigenous tool used to offer Rapé to another person. It is like a bridge between two people – what is shared is not only the Rapé, but also a moment that connects them.
In the tradition, the Tepi is handled with respect and with full attention to the person it is offered to.
Tepi or Kuripe?
For someone else, not for yourself
While the Kuripe is a personal blowpipe that one uses on oneself, the Tepi is meant to be shared with another person.
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Handmade by shamans and craftsmen
Every Tepi is unique, carefully handmade from natural materials. It is often decorated with feathers or carved symbols. We source our Tepi directly from the people who make them – Indigenous artists of the Amazon or local craftsmen who keep traditional methods alive.
Frequently asked questions
What you may want to know about Tepi
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Find your Tepi
Which one speaks to you?
Every Tepi has its own character – you may be drawn to its size, its design or the energy it carries.
Bamboo
Bamboo Tepi
Light and often decorated with pyrography – burned-in patterns.
Wood
Wooden Tepi
Sturdier pieces made from precious woods.
Natural shapes
One-of-a-kind pieces
From small, portable pieces to larger, elaborately crafted ones for ceremonies.
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