Shi'oi Artesanías de Palma Real is an enterprise led by women artisans who make handmade crafts such as bracelets, necklaces, baskets, fans, seed earrings, vine brooms and basketwork. Through our handicrafts, we promote and give visibility to our ancestral culture, which we also share through dance, traditional cuisine and jungle tours. During these tours, we present timber and fruit trees, medicinal plants from our community, and perform arrow shooting demonstrations. In addition, we have a pilot plot of land without burning and we grow cocoa in a sustainable way. From Shi'oi we seek to strengthen the leadership of indigenous women, support the local economy, make our local knowledge visible and promote respectful practices with the territory through experiential tourism with identity.
Country: Perú,
When did this experience begin?: 15/05/2003
At what stage is the experience currently?: It's a consolidated. established experience
Is the experience legally recognized?: Yes
Where does the experience take place?:
Name of the organization leading the experience: Asociación de Mujeres Artesanas Comunidad Nativa Palma Real
Year in which it was established: 30/12/2021
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Description of the Organization:
Address of the organization's headquarters: Casa Shi'Oi Comunidad Nativa Palma Real (Artesanías), Puerto Pardo, Peru
From Shiói we plan the territory for the collection of seeds and other materials for the elaboration of handicrafts. The sale of our handicraft products is done to improve our economy, we are 35 members, each artisan collector is responsible for delivering 20 pieces monthly for the association which are marketed in craft fairs in which we participate. For women artisans it is important to have training and education processes to improve leadership and have better results in the processes that are carried out in our community.
Context: Shi'oi Artesanías de Palma Real is located in the Tambopata province, Tambopata district, on the right bank of the lower Madre de Dios River. The collective territory of the native Ese Eja people covers 8,539 hectares. Among the main conflicts faced by this community is mining, both legal and illegal, which has contaminated their main water source, affecting the health of the population and altering the food chain on which their daily diet depends. This problem represents an urgent challenge to raise awareness within the community and promote sustainable alternatives that guarantee a good life, since ecosystems are being destroyed, compromising the future of new generations. Another growing aspect is the impact of climate change on the production of fruits and plants, as well as on the flow of rivers and streams. Currently, during the dry season, the Madre de Dios River has reached historically low levels. Added to this are new forms of commodification of nature, such as REDD+ mechanisms, through which large CO₂ emitting industries pay for polluting, without stopping the damage, which ends up deepening the violations to local communities.
Social Issues:
Persecution of leadersMigrationOther - Which one?
Other - Which one?: Deserción escolar
Cultural Issues:
Loss of cultural identityImposition of external models
Political Issues:
Absence of public institutionsLack of recognition of traditional authoritiesCorruptionConflictos de soberanía nacional
Economic Issues:
MiningWildlife TraffickingIllegal Economies
Environmental Issues:
PollutionDroughtsFloodsDeterioration of water sourcesClimate changeDestruction of ecosystemsGreen economies (Carbon credits)
| Title | Unit | Number | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generación de Alianzas estratégicas | Alliances | 1 | We entered into an alliance to promote rural community-based tourism with the Enai Hotel in order to attract travelers interested in sustainable destinations with an intercultural approach. This agreement promotes the socioeconomic development of the women of the Shi'Oi association of the Palma Real native community. The tourism proposal focuses on the revaluation of the ancestral customs of the Ese'Eja people through activities such as dances, music, stories, artisan weaving techniques and an exhibition of the pieces we make with materials from the forests. |
| Generación de Alianzas estratégicas | Alliances | 1 | The management committee of the Madre de Dios Brand granted us the license to use this regional seal in order to enhance the identity of our Amazon region. From the tourism, cultural and handicraft approach we will continue promoting the attractions and unique products that Madre de Dios offers. |
| Generación de Alianzas estratégicas | Alliances | 1 | We have established an alliance to promote rural community-based tourism with the ecolodge @haciendaherreratambopata in order to attract travelers interested in sustainable destinations with an intercultural approach. This agreement promotes the socioeconomic development of the women of the Shi'Oi association of the Palma Real native community. The tourism proposal focuses on the revaluation of the ancestral customs of the Ese'Eja people through activities such as dances, music, stories, handicraft weaving techniques and an exhibition of the pieces we make with materials from the forests. |
| Participación Feria Nacional Ruraq Mak | Holidays | 30 | From 2010 to date Shioi participates in the National Ruraq Maki Fair twice a year. |
| Participación Feria Perú Mucho Gusto | Fair | 1 | In 2025 we participated for the first time in the Peru Mucho Gusto Fair. |
| Participación Ferias Locales | Holidays | 12 | Since 2022, we have participated in the 4 local fairs held each year promoted by the regional tourism board. |
Partners or Allied Organizations
| Organization Name | Organization Role in the Experience |
|---|---|
| Asociación Cáritas Madre de Dios | Aliada |
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