The Golden Grass

Golden Grass is a natural, everlasting plant native to Tocantins, in Brazil’s Jalapão region. Its radiant gold hue is entirely natural — untouched by dyes — and its luminous sheen gives it an enchanting, timeless beauty.

The harvest of Golden Grass is protected by law to prevent its extinction. It takes place only during specific times of the year, and artisans are deeply committed to honoring these rules to preserve the raw material that sustains their craft. For many families in the region, this work represents not only their livelihood but also a living tradition — one that transforms the land’s treasures into jewelry, adornments, and decorative art.

Because Golden Grass exists nowhere else on Earth, its collection is strictly regulated by the State of Tocantins. It can only be obtained after processing by local artisans, ensuring that every piece supports the sustainable balance — environmental, economic, and social — of the Jalapão region.

At GAOBARO, we honor this cycle of respect and renewal. Each creation made with Golden Grass carries within it the glow of the Brazilian sun and the spirit of the hands that weave it — a reminder that to create is to preserve.