Name: Flame Pattern Wounaan Basket
Brand: One-of-a-kind | Woven in Panama
SKU: SWA-019
Price: 95.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Panamanian Wounaan basket with flame pattern design, handwoven from natural palm fiber in brown, ivory, and black tones.

Handwoven Wounaan basket with rounded body and repeating flame motif, crafted in Panama from dyed palm fibers.

Overhead view of Wounaan woven basket from Panama showing intricate flame-like star pattern in natural palm fiber.

One-of-a-kind | Handcrafted in Panama

$95.00

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Handwoven in Panama by Wounaan artisans, this basket features a flame-like motif in natural palm fiber, dyed in warm brown, ivory, and deep accents. The weaving is fine and even, showing the transitional style of recent Wounaan work—more refined than vintage pieces yet not as tightly coiled as today’s most intricate baskets. A collectible decorative basket that blends cultural tradition with bold design.

Dimensions	5" W x 4" H
Origin	Handwoven in Panama
Materials	Palm fiber, natural dyes

Handwoven in Panama by

Wounaan Weavers of the Darién

No. of Artisans

Over 50-75+

Origin

Darién Rainforest, Panama

Fairly Made. Community Driven.

Every Wounaan basket is purchased directly from the artist at fair prices that support families and preserve tradition.

The Story

Handmade by the rural Wounaan tribe, each basket is more than an object—it is a living thread in an ancient tradition. For generations, Wounaan families of the Darién rainforest have practiced the intricate art of weaving, passing knowledge from elder to apprentice, palm frond to palm frond.

Every material is gathered from the rainforest itself. Palm fibers are cut, stripped, and dyed with pigments drawn from leaves, roots, seeds, and bark. Masks and baskets are both shaped with similar weaving techniques—tight coils and precise stitches that demand patience and vision. Even the carvings that accompany some works are drawn from the wood surrounding each artist’s village, connecting object to place in the most literal sense.

The result is art that is deeply rooted in its origin: vibrant, resilient, and bound to the natural rhythms of the forest. Each piece embodies not only the creative hand of the weaver but also the enduring spirit of the Darién itself.

The Making

Inspired by the rainforest and by pre-Colombian body painting, each basket is a dialogue between tradition and the natural world. Weavers stitch with fine needles and the most supple fibers of the werregue and naguala palms—materials prepared, softened, and dyed with pigments drawn from seeds, roots, and leaves. Months, and often years, go into a single piece, each coil revealing echoes of ancient pottery, wild plant life, and the patient rhythm of hand and thread.

Each piece is handwoven over many months using natural fibers and plant-based dyes. To protect its color and structure, we recommend displaying your woven art away from direct sunlight or skylights, as UV exposure can fade dyes and weaken fibers over time.

In very dry climates, you may occasionally mist the inside lightly with distilled or non-chlorinated water—similar to caring for wicker or rattan. Gently blot away any excess with a paper towel to help maintain the fiber’s natural balance.

Flame Pattern Wounaan Basket