The Indalo rainbow warrior symbol is used as a good luck charm or talisman. It originates from paintings that were found on the walls of ancient Neolithic caves in Almeria, southern Spain, in the middle of the last Century and which date back over 4,500 years. It is the figure of a man holding a rainbow in outstretched arms - not dissimilar to other such paintings found around the world, which are also referred to as rainbow warriors - and especially in the prophecies of the native American Indian tribes such as the Sioux, the Hopi and the Cree, who predict that "Warriors of the Rainbow" will save the world from environmental destruction. It was from here that Greenpeace coined the original name.
The new vessel, Rainbow Warrior 3, is being built by the Fassmer shipbuilding company in Bremen, Germany, and will be the first purpose-built ship to enter the Greenpeace fleet. It will replace the aged Rainbow Warrior 2 which has been involved in environmental campaigning around the world for over 20 years.
Indalo Art is located near the Indalo caves in Almeria, Andalucia, which were declared a National Historical Monument in 1924 - and are now a site of UNESCO World Heritage. Natural pebble jewellery appeals especially to people who are interested in holistic and ethical lifestyles, and Indalo Art's eco-friendly philosophy is of particular interest to environmentally-
