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HAND WOVEN BY ARTISANS IN COLOMBIA

WOVEN IN BIODEGRADABLE NATURAL FIBERS

ABOUT THIS PIECE

This bucket bag is hand woven; each detail makes it unique. Crafted with a single needle, it takes more than 10,000 twists and turns of the hand to be finished. Made from 'Fique', a natural fiber unique to the Andes mountains, artisans hand dye the fiber to create such vibrant colors.

Shape

Bucket Bag

Print

Lined in a beautiful blend of cotton and linen, this print features a jungle full of toucans in a light blue sky. TUCAN - TOUCAN

Heritage

This hand woven bucket bag is crafted by the ARTISTS of the Guacamayas Community in Colombia. We are proud to work along side the guardians of this millenary know-how in Colombia. Twelve hours away from the Capital of Colombia, Bogotá, we work hand in hand with these talented women, who have learned the art of 'CESTERIA DE ROLLO' from their mothers in turn. 'FIQUE', a natural fiber unique to the Andes Mountains, is hand colored to perfectly match our textiles. It is a resistant material that grows in our mountains.

These pieces are rare to find and craft, as the technique is recognized by the AOC , have a Protected Designation of Origin, and can only be produced in this small village. We care to preserve the iconography of the communities in Colombia, who transmit their vision of the world through their crafts- in this case the signature of Guacamayas (which translates to Parrot in spanish) is the vibrancy of its colors. The artisans from the Guacamayas Community are masters of Color, and we are thankful to work with them.

Sustainability

This piece is crafted entirely from biodegradable natural fibers. They are sustainably sourced - in small batch parcels; that allow the land to regenerate through alternative crops. From plant to dye - they are transformed by hand by men and women who love the FIque and treasure it as an essential core of their legacy.

Composition

Textile Bag: 51% Cotton, 49% Linen - Bucket: 100% Fique (Furcraea Andina) from the Andes Mountains - Hand Made Tassles: 100% Cotton

Care Guide

To better preserve the vivid colors, do not store exposed to the sun. Textile bag: Dry clean only. Pompoms: when disheveled, comb them with a wide-toothed comb

Dimensions

Height: 30 cms - 12 inches; Width: 15 cms - 6 inches; Pompom drop below the basket: 25 cms - 10 inches

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