Eye On The Rainforest

Eye On the Rainforest

Tropic Ventures Rainforest Enrichment and Sustainable Forestry Project is registered under the Auxiliary Forest Program of Puerto Rico, and promotes and carries out research and education in ecologically sound use of all forest resources including the utilization of "waste woods" ordinarily deemed not valuable, promoting rainforest preservation and sustainable forestry practice.


Giant Tree-Fern Vessels by 3t Vakil 2007

Helechos gigante (Cyathea arborea) and Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus)

 
 
 
 
 

No trees were cut down to create these pieces. Tree-ferns tend to grow on steep banks and can fall easily in very heavy rain or winds. Minimal disturbance is caused by taking a small section from a fallen tree and letting the rest decompose naturally. These pieces have all dried for two years and are created into objects for use, by taking the pith out and cleaning the core. Minimal carving enhances the natural patterns. Once cleaned and carved, 3t Vakil's paintbrush brings into sharp focus the astounding patterns of the Tree-fern.

Each piece is finally coated with an environmentally friendly sealer, and the Mahoe base is hand polished to a natural glossy shine. Used as holders for all kinds of things, dried flowers, office desk items, artists paint-brushes, to kitchen utensils and more, these In-fern-os from the tropical rainforest are not only unique and beautiful, but useful too. All In-fern-os are signed.

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Necklaces in Blue Mahoe by Andrés RĂșa
$20.00 each
 
 



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Coqui Necklaces in Blue Mahoe by Sally Silverstone
$25.00
each
 
 

The design for these pendants reflect the ancient Taino symbol of the Coqui frog found on petroglyphs.

Each piece is handmade and unique.
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'Seeds from the Forest
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jewellery designed & made by 3t Vakil,
using seeds from Palo de Matos, Ormosia krugii

Necklaces: $65.00, Earrings: $18.00
More Artwork of 3t Vakil

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Gracious thanks for supporting our sustainable enterprises.
3t, Sally & Andrés

 
 
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