Amazonian Pirarucu Fish

A gift from the Amazon, shaped by nature and people

The pirarucu is one of the largest freshwater fish on Earth. Known as the “Amazon Giant,” it has lived in the rivers and lakes of Brazil for millions of years.

Its story is one of regeneration. Once overfished to near extinction, its population has flourished again thanks to sustainable practices and the guardianship of local communities.

Pirarucu skin, once discarded as waste, is now transformed into an exotic and sustainable material. Local riverine communities depend on this fish. It is considered a local delicacy. Each hide is sourced as a byproduct and processed using organic, metal-free techniques, bringing together ethics, beauty, and innovation.

The tanning process leaves no heavy metals behind and uses water that can be reused for irrigation.
The result is a bioleather that’s soft, resilient, and strikingly unique.
No two skins are the same. Each one carries the organic signature of the Amazon and the hands that bring it to life.

This is the leather of evolution. Of circular systems and respect for nature. A material that connects tradition, craftsmanship, and a future we can shape.

The skin of the rainforest

The pirarucu lives in harmony with the rhythms of the Amazon

It grows up to 10 feet long, moving through water like a silent guardian

Its scales shift in size and texture along the body, forming patterns unlike any other species

The skin is naturally large, soft, and extremely strong

Each hide becomes a canvas of depth and motion, shaped by years in wild waters

Pirarucu inhabit fresh water rivers, lakes, and flooded areas in the amazonian rainforest

a leather created in harmony with nature

The pirarucu is a traditional staple in the diet of the riberinhos and can be eaten fresh, dried, and salted

No animal is farmed for fashion, only mature fish are caught under strict ecological rules

Tanned without heavy metals, dyed with natural color, and finished with care

The result is a leather that breathes, softens with time, and leaves no toxic trace behind

"From river to hand, from waste to wonder, each hide holds the memory of water and time, and promise of a new way forward"

From Inspiration to Creation

Where this material comes to life in our designs
Peaceful warrior power pack

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Amazonian Pirarucu Fish

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Peaceful warrior power pack

Peaceful warrior power pack

Amazonian Pirarucu Fish

2,700 USD

Peaceful warrior power pack

Peaceful warrior power pack

Amazonian Pirarucu Fish

2,700 USD

Subatomic

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