Wounaan, or Werregue Baskets from Colombia carry the strength and spirit of the Chocó region.
Woven by Indigenous Wounaan artists, each piece reflects the rhythms of the rainforest and the legacy of ancestral design—where bold geometric patterns echo body painting, pottery, and the natural forms of plant and animal life. These baskets are coiled by hand with thicker forms and longer stitches, giving them a distinct texture and sculptural weight.
Artists use Werregue palm fiber and sometimes incorporate materials like copper wire, creating a subtle contrast between organic and metallic elements. The palette is drawn from the forest—dyed with seeds, leaves, roots, and bark—and each basket is a tactile record of both innovation and tradition.