Located in the Casanare Department in northern Colombia, the Mardue artisans craft exquisite baskets using fibers harvested from the Moriche palm, a species that grows in and around swamps and other wet areas in tropical South America.
Located in a remote reserve, these artisans have to travel two hours by mule to reach the closest city of Arauca. Due to the weak phone signal in the community and the fact that their home is not reachable by public transportation, these artisans are faced with logistical and organizational challenges that result in limited access to steady work and consistent orders. Currently, most of the family income comes from farming as well as products they’re able to sell during the annual artisan fair in Bogotá.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 15cm Width: 14cm Base Diameter: 12cm
Length: 6 in, Width: 5.5 in, Height: 4.7 in
COLORS
Natural
MATERIALS
Moriche palm fiber
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
The Mardue artisans’ principle tehcniques consist of a structured type of basketry as well as a more flexible one created by hand using a needle and a crochet type stitch. Traditionally, the women would craft these bags and gift them to their husbands to carry around tools and other objects, and were thought of as being sacred
Our statement Maguey Hoops are hand-crafted in Colombia combining two different artisanal techniques and natural fibers. The large yet leightweight wooden hoops are individually hand-wrapped with Maguey (agave plant) fiber by the Kankuamo indigenous community while the body is made from a Caña Flecha hand-woven thread by the Zenu artisans community and finished with a lustrous wooden and gold studs.
DIMENSIONS
Hoop Diameter: 2.36in / 6.5cm
Body Length: 3.94in / 10cm
Wood and Gold Finish Diameter: 0.78in / 2cm
Located in the Casanare Department in northern Colombia, the Mardue artisans craft exquisite baskets using fibers harvested from the Moriche palm, a species that grows in and around swamps and other wet areas in tropical South America.
Located in a remote reserve, these artisans have to travel two hours by mule to reach the closest city of Arauca. Due to the weak phone signal in the community and the fact that their home is not reachable by public transportation, these artisans are faced with logistical and organizational challenges that result in limited access to steady work and consistent orders. Currently, most of the family income comes from farming as well as products they’re able to sell during the annual artisan fair in Bogotá.
DIMENSIONS
Height: Height: 18cm Width: 19cm Base Length: 22cm
Length: 7 in, Width: 7.5 in, Height: 8.7 in
COLORS
Natural
MATERIALS
Moriche palm fiber
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
The Mardue artisans’ principle tehcniques consist of a structured type of basketry as well as a more flexible one created by hand using a needle and a crochet type stitch. Traditionally, the women would craft these bags and gift them to their husbands to carry around tools and other objects, and were thought of as being sacred
Our statement Maguey Hoops are hand-crafted in Colombia combining two different artisanal techniques and natural fibers. The large yet leightweight wooden hoops are individually hand-wrapped with Maguey (agave plant) fibers by the Kankuamo indigenous community while the body is made from Caña Flecha hand-woven threads by the Zenu artisans community and finished with a lustrous wooden and gold stud.
DIMENSIONS
Hoop Diameter: 2.36in/ 6.5cm
Body Length: 3.94in / 10cm
Wood and Gold Finish Diameter: 0.78in / 2cm
Los Corales Collection brings back our coveted Chimichagua Tote in a more colorful way than ever! To accentuate the Kuna textiles that decorate the side of each tote, our artisan weavers of the Chimichagua region naturally dyed the Estera Palm fibers in brilliant hues inspired by the brilliant colors found in coral.
Finished with handles made out of woven cotton, the large tote is designed to be sturdy and fit all sorts of goodies and practical daily items such as computers. The smaller tote is perfect for everyday use but also for warm summer evenings - it fits a large wallet, phone and many other small essentials.
DIMENSIONS
Length: 12 cm, Width: 37 cm, Height: 32 cm, Handle: 14.5 cm X 10 cm, Internal Pouch: 20 cm X 15 cm
Length: 4.7 in, Width: 14.5 in, Height: 12.5 in, Handle: 5.7 in X 4 in, Internal Pouch: 8 in X 6 in
COLORS
Estera: Natural, Textile: Redrock, Thistle, Curry
MATERIALS
Estera palm fiber, mixed fabrics, cotton handles and brass hardware
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
This technique originates in its eponymous municipality in the coastal Region of Cesar (Colombia). It was traditionally used by indigenous communities to make sleeping mats from the “Estera” palm. Today it has been adopted by Afro Communities and has evolved into natural rugs and placemats, most of them featuring geometric designs in various color combinations. This craft constituted a prosperous home industry, but today is being threatened by agriculture, cattle raising and expanding urban expansion. This tote also incorporates The Kuna textile that are handsewn by artisan women of the Guna Dule community of Caimán Alto, Colombia. For generations, the artisan women have passed down an ancient appliqué technique of hand sewing cut-out layers of fabric to form an intricate piece of art. Each fabric is the unique design of the artisan woman who carefully crafted it. In the Guna culture, beliefs and traditions can be found woven into each composition. Some depict stories, animals or daily scenes while others portray a more abstract design
If you were obsessed with our Maguey Hoops you will not be able to resist these new Double Maguey Hoops. Smaller, thiner and lighter, the hoops of the earrings have been hand-woven with Maguey (agave plant) fibers by the Kankuamo women of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. They dangle from caña flecha woven threads finished with a gold-toned bar and are anchored by lustrous gold studs.
DIMENSISONS
10 cm X 5.5 cm X 1 cm
4 in X 2.2 in X 0.4 in
STYLE
Double Maguey Hoops
COLORS Jungle & Seafoam Green FibeR
MATERIALS
Maguey Fiber
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
Each Piece Is Individually Hand-Wrapped With Natural Maguey (Agave Plant) Fiber By Local Artisan Women Of The Kankuamo Community In The Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta And Finished With Lustrous And Delicate Mini Gold Hoops
The beauty of interlocking hoops with a bold and colorful take. Crafted in Colombia combining two different artisanal techniques, the hoops are hand-wrapped with Maguey (agave plant) fibers by the Kankuamo indigenous community while the body is made from Caña Flecha hand-woven threads by the Zenu artisans community and finished with lustrous wooden and gold studs.
Each Piece Is Individually Hand-Wrapped With Natural Maguey (Agave Plant) Fiber By Local Artisan Women Of The Kankuamo Community In The Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta And Finished With Lustrous Wooden And Gold Studs
Our statement Maguey Hoops are hand-crafted in Colombia combining two different artisanal techniques and natural fibers. The large yet leightweight wooden hoops are individually hand-wrapped with Maguey (agave plant) fiber by the Kankuamo indigenous community while the body is made from a Caña Flecha hand-woven thread by the Zenu artisans community and finished with a lustrous wooden and gold studs.
DIMENSIONS
Hoop Diameter: 2.36in / 6.5cm
Body Length: 3.94in / 10cm
Wood and Gold Finish Diameter: 0.78in / 2cm
If you couldn’t get enough of our original Maguey Hoops, you will love this new version. Perfect for your spring-summer outfits, each piece is individually hand-wrapped with natural Maguey (agave plant) fiber by local artisan women of the Kankuamo community in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and finished with lustrous and delicate mini gold hoops.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 7 cm, Diameter: 5.5 cm
Height: 2.8 in, Diameter: 2.2 in
COLORS
Goldenrod, Gold
MATERIALS
Wood, Maguey, Gold Plated Brass
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
Each piece is individually hand-wrapped with natural Maguey (agave plant) fiber by local artisan women of the Kankuamo community in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and finished with lustrous and delicate mini gold hoops
These sets of colorful placemat sets are made out of wicker by artisan women in Cerinza, Boyacá, using a circular weaving technique inherited from their ancestors. The fibers are dyed in various bright colors and are combined to create playful combinations and lighten up any table.
DIMENSIONS
Diameter: 35 cm
Diameter: 13.75 in
COLORS
Multi
MATERIALS
Wicker
VEGAN
Yes
ARTISTS AND TECHNIQUES
Hand woven natural wicker fiber by artisan women in Cerinza, Boyacá
AN ECLECTIC PATTERN AND A THOUSAND TONS OF BLUE! THIS TOTE IS THE PERFECT BAG FOR A DAY AT THE BEACH OR WHE YOU'RE OUT AND ABOUT!
Inspired by the rich legends of the Guna Dule culture, our main artisan partners and one of the most distinguished American picture books for children "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak, the Maisunto Collection is a testament of our passion for telling stories through textiles.
The body of the Chimichagua totes are handwoven by women of the Cesar region of Colombia, in the community of Chimichagua, César with the native “Estera” palm leaves. They are then paired with our iconic Kuna Textiles made in partnership with the Guna Dule indigenous community. Made mostly by women, each piece is really a unique expression of the artisan that works on it and no two are the same.
Comes with a removable linen pouch.
Materials:
Natural Fiber, Linen, Cotton
Colors: Blue, Multi
Measurements:
Large:
Width - 37cm / 14.5in
Height - 37cm / 14.5in
Depth - 12cm / 4.7in
Handle drop - 18cm / 7in
Small:
Width - 25cm / 9.8in
Height - 22cm / 8.6in
Depth - 9cm / 3.5in
Handle drop - 18cm / 71in
Pouch: 20x26cm / 7.8 x 10.2in
100% HANDMADE BY ARTISANS IN COLOMBIA
Since our inception, each Mola Sas piece has been designed with the intention of evoking a sense of discovery. The collection now reaches its maximum expression featuring each of our statement accessories as portable works of art with endless characters and stories to be unveiled.
Taking inspiration from Colombia’s sacred animals and jungle flora, and Maurice Sendak’s iconic monsters and wild scenes from “Where the Wild Things Are", the imagery comes together in all of the pieces of the collection. The outcome are bold yet sophisticated accessories that will add the right amount of playfulness and mystery to any outfit.
Cherish this piece of art and only clean carefully with a damp cloth.
Keep in original packaging where possible.
No dry cleaning or washing and for earrings be careful with perfume.
Our statement Maguey Hoops are hand-crafted in Colombia combining two different artisanal techniques and natural fibers. The large yet leightweight wooden hoops are individually hand-wrapped with Maguey (agave plant) fiber by the Kankuamo indigenous community while the body is made from a Caña Flecha hand-woven thread by the Zenu artisans community and finished with a lustrous wooden and gold studs.
DIMENSIONS
Hoop Diameter: 2.36in / 6.5cm
Body Length: 3.94in / 10cm
Wood and Gold Finish Diameter: 0.78in / 2cm
TWO HEADED BIRDS MAKE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS! THIS TOTE IS THE PERFECT BAG FOR A DAY AT THE BEACH OR OUT AND ABOUT!
Inspired by the rich legends of the Guna Dule culture, our main artisan partners and one of the most distinguished American picture books for children "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak, the Maisunto Collection is a testament of our passion for telling stories through textiles.
The body of the Chimichagua totes are handwoven by women of the Cesar region of Colombia, in the community of Chimichagua, César with the native “Estera” palm leaves. They are then paired with our iconic Kuna Textiles made in partnership with the Guna Dule indigenous community. Made mostly by women, each piece is really a unique expression of the artisan that works on it and no two are the same.
Comes with a removable linen pouch.
Materials:
Natural Fiber, Linen, Cotton
Colors: Coral, Steel Blue
Measurements:
Large:
Width - 37cm / 14.5in
Height - 37cm / 14.5in
Depth - 12cm / 4.7in
Handle drop - 18cm / 7in
Small:
Width - 25cm / 9.8in
Height - 22cm / 8.6in
Depth - 9cm / 3.5in
Handle drop - 18cm / 71in
Pouch: 20x26cm / 7.8 x 10.2in
100% HANDMADE BY ARTISANS IN COLOMBIA
Since our inception, each Mola Sasa piece has been designed with the intention of evoking a sense of discovery. The collection now reaches its maximum expression featuring each of our statement accessories as portable works of art with endless characters and stories to be unveiled.
Taking inspiration from Colombia’s sacred animals and jungle flora, and Maurice Sendak’s iconic monsters and wild scenes from “Where the Wild Things Are", the imagery comes together in all of the pieces of the collection. The outcome are bold yet sophisticated accessories that will add the right amount of playfulness and mystery to any outfit.
Cherish this piece of art and only clean carefully with a damp cloth.
Keep in original packaging where possible.
No dry cleaning or washing and for earrings be careful with perfume.
Excited to introduce a new shape designed to be worn all year round. Crafted from natural Iraca Palm, one of the richest and most delicate fibers in Colombia, and finished with vegan cactus leather sourced from Mexico, this tote is spacious enough to hold a laptop and your everyday essentials.
The iraca totes are finished off with an internal printed pocket. These totes also look great with our colorful Kuna keychains, because of course we are all for color!
DIMENSIONS
Length: 28 cm, Top Width: 39 cm, Base Width: 30 cm, Depth: 18 cm
Length: 11 in, Top Width: 15.5 in, Base Width: 12 in, Depth: 7 in
COLORS
Black/Natural
MATERIALS
Natural Iraca fiber, Cactus leather
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
The weaving technique used by artisans in the elaboration of products in Iraca is one of the richest and most delicate in the entire national territory. After cleaning, washing and dyeing the fibers, women start weaving using the special technique they learn since they are very young, making it a family tradition and passing this from generation to generation. The dyes are extracted from seeds, leaves, branches, beef tongue, walnut, black cedar and minerals to obtain a beautiful & natural color palette.
The Maguey family continues to grow. This new open version of our coveted hoops mixes two tones of fibers in a chromatic scale and has a medium, circular shape that’s surprisingly lightweight. Each piece is individually hand-wrapped by local artisan women of the Kankuamo community in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This pair is woven with rust and apricot naturally dyed “Maguey” fiber.
DIMENSISONS
Diameter: 2.4 in Thickness: 0.4 in
Diameter: 6 cm Thickness: 1 cm
STYLE
Maguey Hoops
COLORS Rust, Apricot
MATERIALS
Maguey, Metal
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
Each Piece Is Individually Hand-Wrapped With Natural Maguey (Agave Plant) Fiber By Local Artisan Women Of The Kankuamo Community In The Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta And Finished With Lustrous And Delicate Mini Gold Hoops
The beauty of interlocking hoops with a bold and colorful take. Crafted in Colombia combining two different artisanal techniques, the hoops are hand-wrapped with Maguey (agave plant) fibers by the Kankuamo indigenous community while the body is made from Caña Flecha hand-woven threads by the Zenu artisans community and finished with lustrous wooden and gold studs.
If you couldn’t get enough of our original Maguey Hoops, you will love this new version. Perfect for your spring-summer outfits, each piece is individually hand-wrapped with natural Maguey (agave plant) fiber by local artisan women of the Kankuamo community in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and finished with lustrous and delicate mini gold hoops.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 7 cm, Diameter: 5.5 cm
Height: 2.8 in, Diameter: 2.2 in
COLORS
Rose, Gold
MATERIALS
Wood, Maguey, Gold Plated Brass
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
Each Piece Is Individually Hand-Wrapped With Natural Maguey (Agave Plant) Fiber By Local Artisan Women Of The Kankuamo Community In The Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta And Finished With Lustrous And Delicate Mini Gold Hoops
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