A Kuripe is a small handheld powder tobacco pipe occasionally attached to a string and worn around the neck. Designed to make Rapéh application as clean and mess-free as possible, the tool originated from South American native tribes, giving birth to a unique and decorative handcrafted style.
Kuripes come in many shapes and sizes, natives often make them from natural wood, bone
Traditionally, the natives, mainly from the Amazon basin, affirm that Tobacco Rapé serves to calm, cleanse, center, be present without thought, concentrate, cleanse the nasal passages of mucus in case of flu, relieve headaches, sinusitis, etc. They recommend using the Snuff at the beginning or end of the day to unload, relax, cleanse the mind, after eating, etc. The tribal grandparents advise taking snuff with seriousness, consistency and respect, and giving it at least 5-10 minutes to go down to the ground. earth and connect with the present and oneself
