Mountain Ring Basket, one of one werregue basket handwoven by Wounaan weavers in Chocó, Colombia
Mountain Ring Basket, one of one werregue basket handwoven by Wounaan weavers in Chocó, Colombia, styled on a shelf
Mountain Ring Basket, one of one werregue basket handwoven by Wounaan weavers in Chocó, Colombia, weave detail
Mountain Ring Basket, one of one werregue basket handwoven by Wounaan weavers in Chocó, Colombia
Wounaan artist weaving in Colombia
Colombian artisan hands weaving a werregue piece

Mountain Ring Basket - Colombian Werregue Art

CHO-016

Handwoven in Colombia |★★★★★

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Mountain Ring Basket

A ring of black peaks circles the rim of a pale ivory globe. One of one.

The Story

A ring of black peaks circles the rim of a pale ivory globe. Below the peaks the weave runs clean and unbroken to the base.

It was coiled from werregue palm fiber over weeks of careful work, the strands cut, shredded, and dyed with plants the weavers gather themselves. The color lives in the fiber, not on it.

This piece is one of The Thirty-Five, woven by the Kuperre collective of the San Juan River in Chocó, led by master weaver Crucelina Chocho. Their communities were hit hard by the August 10 earthquake. Every basket sells at full price, and a percentage chosen by the weavers themselves goes directly back to their communities to rebuild. See the full collection.

Details

Dimensions: Approx. 9″ W × 7″ H (23 × 18 cm)
Material: Naturally dyed werregue palm fiber
Origin: Litoral de San Juan, Chocó, Colombia
Collective: Kuperre, led by Crucelina Chocho
Edition: One of one
SKU: CHO-016

Care & Shipping

Care: Dust with a soft, dry cloth; keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Shipping: Free within the continental US; ships in 1-3 business days.
Returns: 14-day returns in original condition.

Free Returns 14 Days
Artisan Made Direct from Community
Trusted Since 2000 25+ Years

Handwoven in colombia by

Wounaan Master Weavers

No. of Artisans

50+ active artists across multiple communities

Origin

Chocó Region, Colombia


Fairly Made. Community Driven.

Each Colombian Wounaan basket is purchased directly from the artist at fair prices that support families, preserve tradition, and sustain local economies.

Along the river communities of Colombia’s Chocó rainforest, Wounaan weavers continue a centuries-old tradition of crafting extraordinary handwoven baskets. Natural palm fibers are wrapped in precise stitches to form bold geometric patterns that reflect the landscape and culture of the region.

Each piece is woven entirely by hand, creating distinctive Wounaan artisan baskets valued for their precision, heritage, and sculptural beauty.

The Thirty-Five: woven to rebuild

On August 10, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia’s Pacific coast. The Wounaan communities of the lower San Juan River in Chocó, home of the Kuperre weaving collective led by master weaver Crucelina Chocho, lost homes, roofs, and access to clean water. Around 160 weavers and their families are rebuilding.

The thirty-five baskets in this collection are their finest work, brought here to help. Every piece sells at full price, and a percentage chosen by the weavers themselves goes directly back to their communities to rebuild. Their art is never marked down, and every piece is one of one.

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