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Rainforest Baskets
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Master Weaver Milda Hasmaca

Panama Wounaan Baskets

Characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details

In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm.


Size

  • Small, under 6"
  • Medium, 7" - 10"
  • Large, 11" and over
  • XLarge, statement pieces
  • Colorful macaws in flight with wings wide open, evenly spaced in two rows around the sides of this larger basket. The base displays a bright open flower with petals growing up the sides of the piece in a dark red and 2 shades of tan. The base red flower and the outermost red petals are decorated in black to contrast the dark color. The top collar is finished with colorful cultural designs in the same tans, red and black as seen in the base. A stunning motif. 11.5" W x 8" H, constructed by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • A dizzying zigzag motif in black and white stitching in very large basket. At 2.5 feet wide and high the front of this grande basket tips forward on one side (as seen in the image), inviting the viewer in, or asking for it to hold a soft blanket. Thick stitches making up the geometric motif derived form traditional tattoos. apx 30" W x 30 " H, silk-stitch technique creating a soft, silky feel to the finished piece. Years in construction a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • A tall, thin feather design in bright red and black, showing the tips of the sharp 'chicken feather' design inspired by the fathers of chickens in the villages. Each feather is outlined in black and the top rim is also finished in a thin black line. This feather piece has sharp edges and a narrow shape. 5" W x 8" H, constructed by a Wounaan weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    A wide oval shape, unique to weaver Eliria Mepaquito, in a fine black and white traditional motif. Rows of hooks and Greek keys alternate in black over a creamy white background. Completed with a signature disc where the weaver 'signs' her piece with ELIRIA M. Impeccable shape and stitching in a beautiful piece. 23" L x 19" W x 12" H, by Wounaan weaver Eliria Mepaquito, woven in 2005. Provenance: Los Angeles Craft & Folk Art Museum 2005/06; Museum of the Red River, 2014; Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art, 2016 Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Stylized green feather design by celebrated weaver Sara Ginguimia. She developed this sharp design inspired by chicken feathers, stylized into long angles and sharp edges. This larger basket has a beautiful heart shape, it rounds out smoothly in the middle and comes in sharply at the top. Completed at the top with a signature disc woven in the same color motif as the basket. 17" H x 21" W, by Wounaan weaver Sara Ginguimia, woven in 2006. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • A masterpiece in motif and shape. This grande-sized piece has a slight taper at the base, but a nice round shape. Decorated with traditional fish hook designs alternating with rows of Greek Keys in squared angles. 12" W x 14" H, by Wounaan weaver Iliana Jinguimia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Finely woven interlocking Greek keys form a tight pattern in brown and black. Tapered sharply at the base and the top, the finished piece has a traditional design and also modern shape at the same time. 17" W x 10" H, by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Masterful coil construction Wounaan baskets are created using thin shreds of Chunga palm fibers dyed into various colors, coiled over thicker Naguala palm. 8" W x 7" H, by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Masterful coil construction Wounaan baskets are created using thin shreds of Chunga palm fibers dyed into various colors, coiled over thicker Naguala palm. 6" W x 6" H, by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Masterful coil construction Wounaan baskets are created using thin shreds of Chunga palm fibers dyed into various colors, coiled over thicker Naguala palm. 7" W x 6" H, by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Outlined Black Feathers point sideways with short sharp edges. Each single feather has a double outline twisting up the sides of the design. 9" W x 10" H, months in construction by a Wounaan weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • An eight year accomplishment by master weaver Ernestina Valencia. The weaver create an outstandingly oversized basket with a modern, popular design in black and white. 29" W x 17" H, by Ernestina Valencia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. The newest, softest green palm fronds are shredded by hand, extracting the internal fibers as thin as thread. After drying in the sun, these fibers are dyed in mixtures created using roots, berries and seed pods, all-naturally sourced vegetal colors. 4" W x 5" H, by Wounaan weaver Evidelia Mejia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Colorful butterflies full the sides of this open-top design. Big outstretched wings show off dots, stripes, and blocks of colors. Each is decorated with tall thin antennae and a long slim black body. Wavy palms in dark green grow from a twisty brown branch, creating a striking design. 15" W x 11" H by Wounaan weaver Cristina Negria. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Colorful butterflies swarm in-between outlined diamonds in red. The butterflies each have unique color combinations and spots, along with tall thin antennae. The top collar is lined in black with white diamonds. 8" W x 5" H by Wounaan weaver Ermita Membache. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Green hummingbirds in a swarm angled upwards in the rib-stitched Wounaan basket. They reach towards the top of the basket with angled, pointy beaks. 5" W x 4" H by Wounaan weaver Delis Cheucarama. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Rich red, cream and golden colored butterflies fly in-between brown leaves with contrasting white veins in this rib-stitched piece. The ribs are thick creating a wonderfully tactile look calling the viewer to reach out for the hand-sized work of woven art. 6'5" W x 4" H by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Grey and white chevron design in a rare oval shape. Geometric designs are outlined in black to help them stand out. 12" W x 6" H by Wounaan weaver Elida Mambeche. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • 11" W x 9" H by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Masterful coil construction Wounaan baskets are created using thin shreds of Chunga palm fibers dyed into various colors, coiled over thicker Naguala palm. 8" W x 6" H by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    15" W x 7" H by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Masterful coil construction Wounaan baskets are created using thin shreds of Chunga palm fibers dyed into various colors, coiled over thicker Naguala palm. 5" W x 8" H by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Masterful coil construction Wounaan baskets are created using thin shreds of Chunga palm fibers dyed into various colors, coiled over thicker Naguala palm. 6" W x 6" H by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Bright green feathers lined in black wrap around the sides of this tall tapered piece. Black pointy stylized chicken feathers grow from swirls at the base to the top collar. The collar is lined in a green and black decoration. 8" W x 9" H by weaver Gina. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • White paws climb around this dark black basket. The paws are decorated with rounded little pads and tiny white nail points. Completed at the top collar with a thin white line in a zig-zag design. 6" W x 4" H by a Wounaan weaver . Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Thin rows of black and brown diamonds alternate up the height of this smaller basket. Pointed triangles show tiny stitching that comes to a sharp end. 5" W x 5" H by a Wounaan weaver . Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wide black triangles alternate in big rows over this rounded piece. Crimson triangles lined in the thinnest of black stitching alternate black triangles. 6" W x 5" H by a Wounaan weaver . Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Black padded paws climb up the sides of this popular motif in a swirl from bottom to top. Each paw is decorated with thin little nails, padded round toes, and with perfect spacing in-between each set. 8" W x 9" H, months in construction by Wounaan weaver Luviana Jinguimia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wide Black & Brown Triangles by artist Celmira Chocho. 8" W x 8" H Free US shipping on all orders.
  • In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. The newest, softest green palm fronds are shredded by hand, extracting the internal fibers as thin as thread. After drying in the sun, these fibers are dyed in mixtures created using roots, berries and seed pods, all-naturally sourced vegetal colors. 5" W x 8" H, by Wounaan weaver Mitsuli Mejia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan basketsare characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 16" W x 18" H, made by weaver Luviana Jinguimia. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Panama wounaan basketsare characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 13" W x 7" H, made by weaver Telma Mejia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Brown bats with black wings show their details such as a hooked beak, tiny woven claws, and scalloped wings. Four bats encircle the smaller piece, with detailed wings open and reaching towards the top, which is completed with a tight black geometric design. 4" W x 5" H, made by a Panamanian Wounaan weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan basketsare characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. 6" W x 5" H, made by weaver Donaida Chamapuro. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Brightly colored open petal butterflies fill the sides of this pretty rounded piece. The wings each have unique decorations with spots, stripes, and multiple shades. Tall thin antennae stick out the top of each one. Completed at the top with a row of traditional keys in black. 9" W x 8" H by a Wounaan master weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Sharp edged red and black feathers wrap around the sides of this basket. It is woven in a strong tapered shape with a very small stable base and a narrow opening at the top collar. 9" W x 6" H by Wounaan master weaver Yina Piraza. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Finely woven Greek keys and double headed arrows are woven into this larger sized black Wounaan basket. This unique piece was hand oven by Marlenis in over a year of construction. 19" W x 12" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Marlenis Cheucarama. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Cristinas masterful butterfly swarm design shows colorful spotted and striped open winged butterflies. Each little colorful bug has a set of long woven antennae on top and a long black body. 9" W x 8" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Cristina Negria. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Columns of tan Greek keys form column of a swirling design on this black petite basket. 4" W x 3" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Ema Mejia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features copper angled lightening woven over a white background. 9" W x 6" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Alirio Tascon. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features black and copper steps over white, finished with a line of shiny copper stitching. 8" W x 6" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Luisito Ismare. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features white lined butterflies in vines, woven in a bright red. The scene is completed on a rich black basket. 13" W x 17" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Alirio Tascon. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 11 "W x 7 "H by Wounaan weaver Mardelis (Rubiela) Teucama. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Pictorial motifs on Wounaan Baskets are called natura due to the fact that they are inspired by their natural surroundings. In fact, these designs often include local flowers, trees, birds, iguanas and other flora and fauna native to the Darién rainforest. 7 "W x 7 "H by Wounaan weaver Cristina Negria. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Pictorial motifs on Wounaan Baskets are called natura due to the fact that they are inspired by their natural surroundings. In fact, these designs often include local flowers, trees, birds, iguanas and other flora and fauna native to the Darién rainforest. 13 "W x 13 "H by Wounaan weaver Eblina Cabezon. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Pictorial motifs on Wounaan Baskets are called natura due to the fact that they are inspired by their natural surroundings. In fact, these designs often include local flowers, trees, birds, iguanas and other flora and fauna native to the Darién rainforest. 4 "W x 7 "H by Wounaan weaver Lubiana Jimgimia. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Pictorial motifs on Wounaan Baskets are called natura due to the fact that they are inspired by their natural surroundings. In fact, these designs often include local flowers, trees, birds, iguanas and other flora and fauna native to the Darién rainforest. 9 "W x 4 "H by Wounaan weaver Sara Jingimia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Pictorial motifs on Wounaan Baskets are called natura due to the fact that they are inspired by their natural surroundings. In fact, these designs often include local flowers, trees, birds, iguanas and other flora and fauna native to the Darién rainforest. 9 "W x 7 "H by Wounaan weaver Telma Mejia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 4 "W x 3 "H by Wounaan weaver Iliana Jingimia. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 3 "W x 2 "H by Wounaan weaver Wounaan Weaver. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 3" W x 4" H by Wounaan weaver Leydi Hasmaca. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Pictorial motifs on Wounaan Baskets are called natura due to the fact that they are inspired by their natural surroundings. In fact, these designs often include local flowers, trees, birds, iguanas and other flora and fauna native to the Darién rainforest. 15" W x 14" H by Wounaan weaver Argelida Donisabe. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 8" W x 6" H by indigenous master weaver Erta Piraza. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 2" W x 2" H by a Mery Tovar. Free US shipping on all orders.
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    Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 13" W x 14" H by a Susana Peña. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 8" W x 7" H by a Benilda Chamarra. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 7" W x 6" H by a Marivela Teucama. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 4" W x 4" H by a Benilda Chamarra. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 4" W x 3" H by a Benilda Chamarra. Free US shipping on all orders.
  • Panama wounaan baskets are characterized by their extraordinarily fine stitches and ornate details. Expert weavers stitch silk-fine strands of the black palm they call chunga or werregue, richly colored with vegetal dyes, over coils of naguala palm. In Wounmeu, the language of the Wounaan, there is a special name for fine traditional coil-construction palm-fiber baskets: hösig di. 3" W x 3" H by a Eida Ortiz. Free US shipping on all orders.

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