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
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
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.
Wicklewood X Mola Sasa is a collaboration which celebrates a kindred aesthetic - vivid colour, vibrant motifs, impeccable finishing and aligned philosophies - preserving artisan traditions, sourcing sustainable materials and working with local female artisans to empower women.
This unique yet versatile tote combines the work and traditions of 2 latin american artisan communities. The Jaspe textiles were crafted by Guatemalan artisans with their traditional handloom weaving techniques while the Kuna textiles were handsewn by Guna Dule artisan women of Colombia. All together, they create the perfect summer tote: colorful, distinctive and big enough to carry your daily items or beach gear.
Height: 14.5 in, Base Width: 3.1 in, Length: 13.3 in
COLORS
Blue/Green
MATERIALS
Linen and Cotton
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
The Kuna textile was 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 specific design of the artisan woman who carefully works on it. The Guna culture, beliefs and traditions can be found woven into each composition. Some depict stories, animals or daily scenes while others offer a more abstract design. The Jaspe fabric used for the sides of this tote was handwoven on a backstrap loom in Guatemala and inspired by the pieces of Wicklewood founder's great grandmother, Lilly De Jongh's extensive Mesoamerican textile collection.
Clean carefully with a warm wet cloth. Do not dry clean or machine wash.
Wicklewood X Mola Sasa is a collaboration which celebrates a kindred aesthetic - vivid colour, vibrant motifs, impeccable finishing and aligned philosophies - preserving artisan traditions, sourcing sustainable materials and working with local female artisans to empower women.
This unique yet versatile tote combines the work and traditions of 2 latin american artisan communities. The Jaspe textiles were crafted by Guatemalan artisans with their traditional handloom weaving techniques while the Kuna textiles were handsewn by Guna Dule artisan women of Colombia. All together, they create the perfect summer tote: colorful, distinctive and big enough to carry your daily items or beach gear.
Height: 14.5 in, Base Width: 3.1 in, Length: 13.3 in
COLORS
Red/Blue
MATERIALS
Linen and Cotton
ARTISAN TECHNIQUES
The Kuna textile was 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 specific design of the artisan woman who carefully works on it. The Guna culture, beliefs and traditions can be found woven into each composition. Some depict stories, animals or daily scenes while others offer a more abstract design. The Jaspe fabric used for the sides of this tote was handwoven on a backstrap loom in Guatemala and inspired by the pieces of Wicklewood founder's great grandmother, Lilly De Jongh's extensive Mesoamerican textile collection.
Clean carefully with a warm wet cloth. Do not dry clean or machine wash.
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.
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.
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