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Chocolatillo 

Chocolatillo fibre is traditionally used by the indigenous nationality of Eperaara Siapidaara, located in Guapi, Cauca, in Colombia. This group of artisan women processes the straw-dyed fibres into wares fit for domestic.Their designs are inspired by figures of the jungle and the elements of his worldview. Different items are made with this, such as handbags and baskets.

 

Narrow Cane

The Indigenous communities of the Zenues that are located in the Sinu region, mainly the reservations of Tuchin, San Antonio de Palmito and Sampués, are dedicated to the extraction of fibres, braiding, sewing, scraping, ripping, bleaching and dyeing with natural elements.
The famous sombrero Vueltiado, bags, bracelets, earrings, etc., are made with this fibre.

 

Werregue

The Indigenous community of Wounaan or Noanamá located between the departments of Chocó and Valle del Cauca, in the lower San Juan in Colombian; uses various traditional techniques to make handicrafts. One of the best-known consists of cultivating the palm, extracting its fibre and weaving the pieces using the spiral weaving technique, creating unique pieces such as Baskets, Trays, Plates, Fruit Bowls, Glasses and Bags.
Their designs record the history and worldview of the community, of the jungle and its values.

 

Chaquiras / beads

The Kamëntsá Indigenous people, who live in the Sibundoy Valley in Putumayo, are the creators of pieces woven with beads. This beautiful tradition is their way of communicating with the world. The designs and colours used in these objects are more than decorative elements. They connect you with protection, abundance and healing

 

Guacamaya 

The weaving of a fique roll in bright colors with a white straw armament is a tradition of the pre-Columbian Lache culture that has been passed down from generation to generation by the “Guacamayas" located in Boyaca Colombia.