Finding hide tanning books, online courses and other helpful resources is not always easy. If you are looking for natural methods only that are respectful towards the Earth, that can make the task of choosing the right book or course even more difficult. Below I share...
Twining with Jute
I started twining with jute last September, and now I have no idea how I did not start earlier. I have always loved twined baskets and textiles and felt this desire to create with this technique but, for some reason, it took me a while to start. Maybe it seemed a bit...
KINSHIP: World as Archipelago
We inhabit a world of islands. Despite our separations, cosmic and interpersonal, we are all intimately connected. We are joined at the oceanic root, at the depths of the seabed, and by the salt-stippled space between us. The seas of relation that meditate our...
Living in Reciprocity with the Land
Living in Reciprocity with the Land | Online Self-Paced Class In the Living in Reciprocity with the Land Online Class, we will talk about some of civilization’s myths and the importance of seeing our ancient ancestors with new eyes, as well as explore what it means to...
Stone Age Immersion in Paleolítico Vivo
Our Stone Age Immersion started two weeks ago. We gathered in the North of Spain, hosted by Paleolítico Vivo (Living Paleolithic), in one of the most beautiful Oak forests I have ever seen, a place where wild horses, bisons and the descendants of the aurochs are -...
LIVING AS SACRED | Online Journey
Living as Sacred | Online Journey I'm so honoured to be part of Living as Sacred, an online journey that will happen from May to June in 2022 and is inspired by the work of Joanna Macy, author of The Work That Reconnects. As shared by Living as Sacred: The story...
Making Elderflower Cordial in Rural Portugal [with VIDEO]
Oh, I'm so glad it's May again! Spring is in full bloom, the birds are singing, the fields are green and filled with flowers and the buzzing of insects... and, of course, our friend Elder Tree (Sambucus nigra) is flowering too, gifting us the most pleasant scent and...
Hello there! My name is Ana Filipa Piedade and I am a portuguese hide tanner and ancestral skills student, practioner and teacher who finds a lot of joy in sharing about traditional living skills with others. I hope you enjoy this space!
» Sheepskin Tanning Guidebook «
In this guidebook, you will learn how to naturally fat tan your own hair-on sheepskin.
You will learn how to use natural fats, smoke, a few hand tools and a lot of elbow grease to transform a raw skin into a beautiful pelt that can be used in various leathercraft projects.