Indonesia 72%

Indonesia 72%In Indonesia, where the hives of wild bee colonies hang from sacred, towering trees, honey is harvested at dizzying heights in an ancient practice called Menumbai Pelalawan. It begins with the building of a hand made ladder of bamboo branches joined by rattan. One person, the meo one, ascends the ladder, sometimes upwards of 250 feet above the ground, while another, the meo menesat, sings from below. Tender, worshipful intonations float sky ward:

Net Weight 225 g

Weaving can be seen as a metaphor for storytelling

that spirit-stirring force within ourselves

In the Alto Beni region of Bolivia

The savoring of chocolate is a moment woven through time

the tiny hatchlings begin to emerge

it remains a significant token nonetheless

honey is harvested at dizzying heights in an ancient practice called Menumbai Pelalawan

there is a florality and earthiness that runs through each piece as it melts in your mouth

we honor the elephant

Citron cacao

known as the ‘Pearl of Africa