Kustom Tépi

What is a Tépi?

The Tépi (TEH-PEE) is a shared applicator designed to administer rapéh from one person to another in a ceremonial setting. The materials are similar to that of a kuripé, one side of the piece goes into the mouth of the person administering, while the other, smaller hole goes into the nostril of the person receiving it. Tépis vary in length, ranging anywhere from a few inches to up to two feet long. Traditionally, the way Rapéh was applied was through a tépi, as it is a very shamanic exchange of energy passed from the Healer or Shaman to the patient. Kustom Kuripé has the selection between the single tépi and the double tépi. The single tépi is designed to administer the medicine one nostril at a time, while the double tépi has double barrel nose shafts which allow the medicine to be administered into both nostrils in one breath. Both the single and double tépi are highly effective in administering sacred rapéh, though more prefer the double tépi for convenience.

SINGLE TéPI

Horsetail Wood (14cm)

Made from a single block of Horsetail wood (Horsetail She-oak) from Bali, Indonesia. Considered a protection tree across Southeast Asia, it is traditionally grown to protect the lands of our ancestors from flooding and erosion. This wood has a wonderful coniferous scent and offers a true grounding experience. It gets its name from the leaves of this tree which look like horse tail hair. *Available in plain or burn-engraved.

Black Indian Rosewood (14cm & 18cm)

Made from one single block of Indian Rosewood (D. Latifolia tree) from Bali, Indonesia. Indian Rosewood is one of the most sought-after woods for luxury items, sculptures, and musical instruments. It takes roughly 180-200 years before the tree is ready for wood harvesting. Comes in dark and light colors, with darker wood from the inner rings, and lighter from the outer rings. *Available in plain or carved

Tamarind Wood (available in 14cm)

Made from one single block of Tamarind wood (Tamarindus Indica) from Bali, Indonesia. Tamarind is known for its durability and hardness and is rarely used for woodworking. Despite being difficult to cut and shape, many prefer to work with this wood because of its enduring durability, weight, density, and its elegant deep purplish red color. *Available in plain or carved

Light Indian Rosewood (18cm)

Made from one single block of Indian Rosewood (D. Latifolia tree) from Bali, Indonesia. Indian Rosewood is one of the most sought-after woods for luxury items, sculptures, and musical instruments. It takes roughly 180-200 years before the tree is ready for wood harvesting. Comes in dark and light colors, with darker wood from the inner rings, and lighter from the outer rings. *Available in plain or burn-engraved.

Crocodile Wood (18cm)

Made from one single block of Crocodile wood (Indian Laurel) from Bali, Indonesia. With its almost white appearance, this wood is known to bring flowing energy through its light brown/grey streaks. This tree's bark resembles the skin of a crocodile and stores water in its first few layers. *Available in plain or burn-engraved.

DOUBLE TéPI

Black Indian Rosewood (14cm & 18cm)

Made from Indian Rosewood (D. Latifolia tree) from Bali, Indonesia. Indian Rosewood is one of the most sought-after woods for luxury items, sculptures, and musical instruments. It takes roughly 180-200 years before the tree is ready for wood harvesting. Comes in dark and light colors, with darker wood from the inner rings, and lighter from the outer rings. *Available in plain or carved.

Ironwood (14cm & 18cm)

Made from Ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri) from East Kalimantan, Indonesia. This wood only found in Southeast Asia gets its name from its high-density quality. Its slow growth rate makes it compact that whole logs sink underwater instead of floating. High grounding energies await you with this tépi. *Available in plain or carved.