Beyond Wearable Artā¢
AMAMI is a social enterprise on a mission to revive endangered jewelry traditions of the Philippines while empowering and providing sustainable livelihood for Filipino artisans
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Why choose AMAMI?
Our talented Filipino artisans are masters in pre-colonial techniques in jewelry making. Many have spent years, decades and even their whole lives perfecting a meticulous craft that has been passed onto them by their forefathers.Ā
We commit to providing dignified and sustainable livelihood for our platerosĀ (silversmiths), some of whom are now able to invest in their homes and child's education. We believeĀ artisans deserve to make a livingĀ while pursuing their craft.
Very few artisans know how to makeĀ this art form today. Demand helps maintain and increase supply by enabling usĀ to continue to co-create with artisansĀ and motivate potential trainees to join in. Each purchase is a step towards the revival of a dying tradition.Ā
(n.) Derived from Ama Namin, 'Our Father' in Filipino
Used as the largest paternoster bead of rosary-inspired necklaces typically worn by Filipinos in the past,Ā the Amami is arguably the most stunning tambourine we've come across. Made using filigree and granulation techniques from a pre-Hispanic origin,Ā each one is intricately adorned with hundreds of tiny globules.
The Problem
Unfortunately, today there are only a few remaining artisans left who know how and still create traditional handcrafted jewelry, as many of them have sought less meticulous practices, alternative sources of livelihood and even out-migration, believing that their craft cannot provide them with a source of income.
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Amami Tambourine Rosary Bracelet, Pearl Tambourine Bracelet and Relikaryo Earrings