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, ocelots, jaguars, iguanas and other flora and fauna native to the Darién rainforest.
Pictorial designs on woven Wounaan baskets come in a variety of styles, some perfect renditions of the floral subject matter the weaver is conveying, and some an interpretation of the flora using angular shapes and shaded background.
Learn more about basket materials, motif & stitching.
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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. 4" W x 3" H by a Benilda Chamarra. 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. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. 4 "W x 3 "H by Wounaan weaver Iliana 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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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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. 10" W x 8" H, by the master weaver Plarisa Membache. 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. -
Wounaan basket from the tribal weavers of Colombia. This unique hand-woven basket features a swiping red heliconia vine with green tips. Completed with a complimentary red tall collar. 14" W x 12" H, by the Wounaan master weaver Alirio Tascon. 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
11" W x 9" H by a Wounaan master weaver. 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
