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Elle's grandmother and the yellow butterfly ornament
Amazon handicraft

Elle's grandmother and the yellow butterfly ornament

Campbell Plowden

When Elle came into our booth, she immediately spotted our yellow Papilio butterfly ornament. I asked her about her attraction to this craft and learned an emotional backstory which she generously consented to let me share.

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Campbell Plowden trip report to Peru - February and March, 2023

Campbell Plowden trip report to Peru - February and March, 2023

Campbell Plowden
WE HAVE MAIJUNA STINGLESS BEE HONEY IN IQUITOS
Garza Viva

WE HAVE MAIJUNA STINGLESS BEE HONEY IN IQUITOS

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JACAMARS AND OTHER BIRDS ON THE TAHUAYO RIVER
Amazon kingfisher

JACAMARS AND OTHER BIRDS ON THE TAHUAYO RIVER

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A NIGHT IN ESPERANZA AND FAN CLUB MEETING IN SANTA CRUZ
Amazon Artisan

A NIGHT IN ESPERANZA AND FAN CLUB MEETING IN SANTA CRUZ

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RECONNECTING WITH THE ARTISANS AT CHINO
Amazon Artisan

RECONNECTING WITH THE ARTISANS AT CHINO

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THE POISON ARROW FROG CONTEST, THE FERIA AND FAREWELLS
Amazon Artisan

THE POISON ARROW FROG CONTEST, THE FERIA AND FAREWELLS

Campbell Plowden
SUNRISE STROLL WITH THE BANANAS
Amazonas

SUNRISE STROLL WITH THE BANANAS

Campbell Plowden
TRAINING FOR ARTISAN FACILITATORS – TAKE 2
Amazon Artisan

TRAINING FOR ARTISAN FACILITATORS – TAKE 2

Campbell Plowden
A LONG NIGHT IN PEBAS
Amazon ecology

A LONG NIGHT IN PEBAS

Campbell Plowden
MEETING ARTISANS IN PUCA URQUILLO
Amazon Artisan

MEETING ARTISANS IN PUCA URQUILLO

Campbell Plowden
THE CHAINSAW SAVIOR FOR TRAVELING DOWN THE YAGUASYACU RIVER
Cafe the dog

THE CHAINSAW SAVIOR FOR TRAVELING DOWN THE YAGUASYACU RIVER

Campbell Plowden
CAFÉ AND OTHER ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Brillo Nuevo

CAFÉ AND OTHER ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Campbell Plowden