Woven Plates

Wounaan woven plates are intricate, handcrafted pieces made by the Wounaan people, an indigenous group from Panama and Colombia. These plates are crafted using natural materials and, more recently, copper and metal wires, and colored with dyes extracted from local plants, fruits, and roots.

The weaving process is meticulous, requiring skilled artisans to create tight, even patterns, which can take weeks or even months to complete depending on the size and complexity.