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Balinese Kuripes

R 600,00

Hand-carved Balinese self-applicators with warm natural materials and ritual function. From Make It Sacred.

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Balinese Kuripes

Balinese Kuripes

R 600,00

Balinese Kuripes

Balinese Kuripes

R 600,00

Wood Type

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Rappé
Cosmic Guide

Rappé

Nicotiana rustica

Grounding · Clearing

Rappé is a finely prepared ceremonial tobacco snuff traditionally used in Amazonian and Indigenous ritual contexts for grounding, clearing, and focused presence.

Meditation & SpiritCalm & Stillness

Rappé is a finely prepared ceremonial tobacco snuff traditionally used in Amazonian and Indigenous ritual contexts for grounding, clearing, and focused presence.

Meditation & Spirit

Supports ritual focus, grounding, and intentional clearing when used respectfully.

Calm & Stillness

Can help mark a pause and return attention to the body within a grounded ritual container.

Traditional & Modern Context

A ritual tobacco preparation approached with respect, intention, and care.

Often carried as a ceremonial support for meditation, breathwork, grounding practices, and intentional clearing rather than casual tobacco use.

Rappé belongs to living Indigenous ceremonial lineages; sourcing, context, and respectful use matter.

Full plant profile
OriginAmazon Basin / Indigenous traditions
EnergeticsGrounding · Clearing
TimeRitual / Situational
IntensityProfound
Available Forms

Ceremonial Tobacco, Snuff, Applicator Tools

Considerations

Contains tobacco and nicotine. Avoid during pregnancy, with heart or blood pressure concerns, nicotine sensitivity, or where tobacco use is not appropriate. Use sparingly and respectfully.

How to use

Traditionally administered in very small amounts with a kuripe or tepi applicator.

Suggested Use

A kuripe is a V-shaped self-applicator for Rappé. Load a very small amount into the shorter end, place the longer end gently at one nostril, and blow steadily through the mouthpiece. Repeat on the other side only if appropriate. Clean after use and keep it dry between ceremonies. Use only with finely prepared botanical snuff and never share without proper cleaning.

Why it belongs in the bazaar

Hand-carved by a single Balinese family from prayerfully, sustainably chosen sacred wood, the V-shaped self-applicator that lets you serve rappé to yourself. Here Amazonian practice meets Balinese craft and spirit. A personal ritual tool made to be used with respect, care, and prayer, one breath at a time.

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Make It Sacred

Make It Sacred is part of the wider Cosmic Bazaar collective, bringing its own craft, sourcing, and plant-led focus to our shelves.

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