Ceremonial- The new Utopia
A visionary brand dedicated to supporting indigenous communities around the world. Our mission is to create a new utopia, where people can connect with the rich cultural heritage of indigenous traditions and explore spiritual wisdom.
At Ceremonial, we curate and sell community artworks and handcrafts, each piece carrying the essence of indigenous artistry and storytelling. By promoting and preserving these cultural treasures, we strive to empower indigenous communities and foster a deep appreciation for their wisdom and creativity.
At Ceremonial, we believe that indigenous people deserve a voice, and their profound wisdom should be heard and respected. These communities have a deep connection to the land, relying on the healing properties of medicinal plants and engaging in transformative dietas.
Medicinal plants have been used for centuries by indigenous cultures, providing natural remedies for various ailments and promoting holistic well-being. The knowledge passed down through generations is invaluable, offering alternative approaches to healing that complement modern medicine.
Dietas, spiritual and dietary practices, hold a significant place in indigenous traditions. They involve intentional restrictions and guidance to connect individuals with nature, their inner selves, and the spiritual realm. Dietas are seen as transformative journeys that facilitate personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual exploration.
By honoring and supporting indigenous communities, we aim to amplify their voices and promote the preservation of their cultural practices.
Ceremonial celebrates the vital role of medicinal plants and dietas in healing, recognizing their power to restore balance, harmony, and overall well-being. Join us as we learn from and embrace these ancient traditions, forging a path towards a more holistic and connected world.
Utopia Now: Empowering Indigenous Communities in the New World Order.
Ceremonial- Hauxita
About our collector Hauxita
Hauxita is the seller of community products on the website Ceremonial. Hauxita, born in 1987, is an advocate for the Amazon Rainforest and its People. She is currently based in Perú.
In various roles, including artist, curator, educator, environmentalist, filmmaker, and researcher, Hauxita expresses her deep connection to the Amazon ecosystem. She sees herself as a student of Mother Earth, constantly learning from the natural world.
As the director of the NGO KÃPU KEWA, Hauxita is actively involved in initiatives related to the Amazon Rainforest.
Additionally, she is a versatile professional, serving as a Cinematographer, Director, Producer, and Writer for "Shiwahauco - The Film." Hauxita's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Studies and History of Art from FU Berlin. She has also pursued studies in Cultural Anthropology at HU Berlin and Curatorial Procedures at the Node Center Berlin. Since 2021 she has been a graduate student of Visual and Media Anthropology (HMKW Berlin). Her diverse academic pursuits have equipped her with a well-rounded perspective.
Hauxita's journey into the Amazon Rainforest began in 2013 when she first visited Perú. During this visit, she established a lasting connection with Percy Garcia Lozano, a healer (curandero) from the Cocama People. Under his guidance, she immersed herself in the tradition of dieting plants, a practice conducted in the isolation of the jungle.
Since 2017, Hauxita has been actively engaging with indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon. She has lived among them, gaining firsthand insight into their way of life. Along this transformative journey, she has sought wisdom and healing knowledge from a variety of indigenous healers and healing approaches rooted in Amazonian traditions.
Her love for indigenous art and handicraft has been another major focus point to Hauxita.
She has been collecting embroidery, jewelry and paintings from different indigenous artisans
and artists throughout the years, offering these collections to the public in order to support
her indigenous friends in this creative and self-sustainable endeavor. She mainly works with
the Puyanawa People from the State of Acre, Brazil for their glass bead work and
the Shipibo-Konibo from Perú for their textile creations.
She also initiates new collaborations
from time to time. These collections are available on Ceremonial.
“Living in the Amazon Rainforest has been pivotal to my path. Feeling the raw force of the jungle breathing through the vast diversity of all life and creations, has transformed my perceptions about life forever. Her vibrancy and frequency are unique and a teaching in themselves. I am encountering healing, inspiration and peace in this environment. The Amazon is such a beautiful, mysterious, powerful, symbiotic and wise entity. She is speaking to us through ancient stories and indigenous knowledge, referring to the traditional practices of humankind, in the changing face of planetary evolution.
It is fascinating to me how Mother Earth provides for us, not just through being a highly intelligent, natural pharmacy: But through her unconditional practice of giving. And what is she receiving from us?
Throughout the years have I become aware of the importance of stepping into Earth Stewardship. The Amazon Basin is affected violently by global forces and strategies of greedy consumerism, destruction and exploitation. Highlighting the Nexus between individual and planetary health is the root of my calling. It is time to learn, participate and share in a sustainable way about preserving and protecting what is threatened.
Which post-colonial and capitalistic mechanisms are at play in the Amazon? How and what can we develop to enliven a positive contribution to change the current trajectory?”