Storm Lightning Basket - Colombian Werregue Art
CHO-009
Handwoven in Colombia |★★★★★
Storm Lightning Basket
Lightning in red, green, and cream cracks across a black sky. One of one.
The Story
Lightning in red, green, and cream cracks across a black sky. Four colors of stepped bolts chase each other around the basket without ever repeating exactly.
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. 8″ W × 4″ H (20 × 10 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-009
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.
Handwoven in colombia by
Wounaan Master Weavers
No. of Artisans50+ active artists across multiple communities |
OriginChocó 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.
