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Chakana Earrings
The Chakana appears in many communities across South America. For the Mapuche people it is connected with the directions ( North, South, East, West ), and it symbolizes the balance and interconnectedness of nature and the...Regular price $84.99 -
Chawai Kuyen Earrings
The Chawai Kuyen is a traditional Mapuche earring featuring Two Moons, symbolizing duality and balance. *People from all walks of life may wear these silver pieces. Wear them with pride as you hold knowledge of their...Regular price $64.99 -
Rayén Earrings
Rayén means flower in Mapudungún, the Mapuche language. Flowers, as a part of the land's flora, symbolizes the interconnectedness between people and the land we inhabit, as well as the respect for the sacredness of natural...Regular price $64.99 -
Kultrung Earrings
This design is based on the Kultrung, a drum used in Mapuche ceremony. This Chawai (earring) design has been modernized and designed to help balance the spiritual energy of the wearer. It is believed that this symbol acts...Regular price $94.99 -
Mapuche Earrings
*People from all walks of life may wear these silver pieces. Wear them with pride as you hold knowledge of their significance and origin. _______________________________________ Jeannette Paulina Canio Ñanculeo is a Mapuche artisan from Santiago,...Regular price $245.00 -
Cruz del Sur Earrings
The Cruz del Sur appears in many communities across South America. For the Mapuche the Southern Cross is connected with orientation and guidance. The stars that form the Cruz del Sur are link to the ancestors,...Regular price $94.99
Jeannette Paulina Canio Ñanculeo is a Mapuche artisan from Santiago, Chile, specializing in traditional silversmithing. Since 2004, she has crafted handmade pieces, and in 2008, she fully committed to her art under her business, "Janekeo Kanio: Origin and Tradition." Her work includes silver rings, pectorals, and other traditional designs.
Jeannette has received several certifications and training, including the "Compatibility, Innovation and Design Program for Chilean MIPES" from Sercotec, a diploma from the "Design and Continuous Improvement Program" by the University of the Americas, and the Indigenous Product Certification from the University of Chile. She also enhanced her skills through programs like "Yo Emprendo" and an internship funded by CONADI at the World Indigenous Business Forum in Saskatoon, Canada. Jeannette was a featured artist at Indigenous Fashion Art Marketplace Spotlight in Toronto - 2024.
Active in fairs and exhibitions in Santiago, Jeannette continues to share her culture and craftsmanship, blending tradition with entrepreneurship.