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
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.