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      Exquisite Floral & Animal Woven Baskets

      These baskets tell rainforest stories.

      From sweeping florals to jaguars mid-prowl, every design is hand-stitched by Indigenous weavers using vegetal dyes and a needle-thin coil technique. Made in Panama and Colombia, these are pieces that hold both memory and meaning. Nature rendered in thread—and impossible to ignore.

      Grasshopper Dance Wounaan Basket
      $2,700.00
      Handwoven Panama Wounaan basket with butterfly designs in green, yellow, and brown, displayed against tropical leaves
      Close-up of butterfly motif in green and yellow on Panama Wounaan basket
      Flight Pattern Wounaan Basket
      $185.00
      Side view of handwoven basket showing insect motif framed in geometric patterns.
      Large Wounaan basket featuring insect figures and geometric labyrinths.
      Jungle Insect Geometry Wounaan Basket
      $195.00
      Handwoven Wounaan basket with colorful toucan and foliage motifs, displayed on a book beside tropical leaves.
      Detailed view of toucan motif in yellow, black, and green, woven into natural palm fiber
      Canopy Chorus Wounaan Basket
      $150.00
      Flor Woven Basket
      $1,950.00
      Rainforest Woven Basket
      $1,350.00
      Flowers On Black – floral motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Flowers Woven Basket
      $360.00
      Bats By Eblina – critters motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Eblinas Bats Woven Basket
      $3,860.00
      Dotted Fish In Coral – critters motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Fish in Coral Woven Basket
      $6,240.00
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      Vintage Brown Butterflies 2 – butterfly motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Sombra Woven Basket
      $176.00 $158.40 Save 10%
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      Vintage Macaws And Berries – birds motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Macaws Woven Basket
      $968.00 $871.20 Save 10%
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      Vintage Brown Frogs – critters motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Frogs Woven Basket
      $225.50 $202.95 Save 10%
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      Vintage Bats Birds – critters motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Veragua Woven Basket
      $198.00 $178.20 Save 10%
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      Vintage Butterflies In Steps – butterfly motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Chimán Woven Basket
      $198.00 $178.20 Save 10%
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      Vintage Brown Butterflies On Leaves – butterfly motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Cielo Woven Basket
      $187.00 $168.30 Save 10%
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      Vintage Brown Ants – critters motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Ants Woven Basket
      $115.50 $103.95 Save 10%
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      Vintage Windy Trees – geometric motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Selva Woven Basket
      $99.00 $89.10 Save 10%
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      Vintage Striped Butterflies – butterfly motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Striped Woven Basket
      $99.00 $89.10 Save 10%
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      Vintage Brown Butterflies – butterfly motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Brown Butterflies Basket
      $88.00 $79.20 Save 10%
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      Vintage Black Butterflies – butterfly motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Vintage Butterflies Woven Basket
      $88.00 $79.20 Save 10%
      Floral Forest Wounaan Basket – floral motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Forest Woven Basket
      $550.00
      Heliconia On Black Wounaan Basket – geometric motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Heliconia Woven Basket
      $770.00
      Green Ribbed Hummingbirds Wounaan Basket – hummingbirds motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Selva Woven Basket
      $625.00
      Ribbed Butterflies Diamonds Wounaan Basket – butterfly motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Ribbed Woven Basket
      $700.00
      Cristinas Decorated Butterflies Wounaan Basket – butterfly motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Cristina's Woven Basket
      $4,500.00
      Round Floral Wounaan Basket – floral motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Yaré Woven Basket
      $680.00
      Tall Red Black Feather – geometric motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Feather Woven Basket
      $750.00
      Macaws In Flight – birds motif – woven basket – baskets – handwoven in Panama
      Macaws Woven Basket
      $2,700.00
      Q&A: About Floral & Animal Woven Baskets
      • What are pictorial woven baskets?

        Pictorial woven baskets are handwoven by the Wounaan of Panama. Using palm fibers and natural dyes, artisans stitch detailed images into each basket—sweeping florals, jaguars mid-prowl, or birds in flight. They are one-of-a-kind works of art that transform rainforest memory into woven form.

      • Why are floral and animal baskets collectible?

        Their complexity and rarity make them highly sought after by collectors, museums, and interior designers. Each basket is a statement piece, celebrated as both fine art and sculptural décor.

      • How long does it take to weave a pictorial basket?

        A pictorial basket can take many months or even years to complete. Every petal, feather, and animal marking is stitched fiber by fiber using a needle-thin coil technique that demands extraordinary skill.

      • What materials are used in Wounaan pictorial baskets?

        The baskets are woven from the inner fibers of the Werregue palm, shredded into fine threads. Dyes are created from roots, seeds, fruits, and leaves, producing vivid colors that bring each design to life.

      • Are pictorial woven baskets sustainable?

        Yes. Materials are responsibly harvested from the rainforest, and weaving provides direct income to Wounaan families. Every purchase supports cultural preservation and environmental sustainability.

      • How should I display and care for pictorial baskets?

        Display them as wall art or as centerpieces where their detail can be fully appreciated. Keep them away from direct sunlight and humidity, and dust gently with a soft brush to preserve the fibers and colors.

      • What do the floral and animal designs represent?

        Each design carries symbolic meaning. Florals often represent renewal and growth. Jaguars embody power and guardianship. Birds symbolize freedom and connection to the forest. Together, they tell stories of the rainforest and its spiritual balance.

      • Where can I buy authentic Wounaan pictorial baskets?

        Authentic pictorial baskets woven by the Wounaan of Panama are available through RFB Woven Art, curated as collectible woven art for discerning collectors and interior designers.