Zuahaza
Guacamaya Tabletop Baskets by Zuahaza
Type
Fique is a Colombian fiber commonly used for rug and basket weaving. The fiber comes from the family of agave plants, and like hemp, it does not need any fertilizers or pesticides to grow. Making this fiber an natural organic fiber. It is also a fiber that needs very little water to grow, making it a very resourceful fiber and a great sustainable option for natural fibers.
Our new line of storage and decorative baskets by Zuahaza were hand woven by a cooperative artisans from the Boyaca region of Colombia. Handwoven using a coil basket weaving technique, each individual basket is one of a kind in that no other is equal in design, making each basket special handmade treasures.
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Our tall woven basket is an ideal storage basket for kitchen utencils or paint brushes.
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Our small woven basket is an ideal basket to use as decorative planters or small storage.
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Our medium woven basket is an ideal basket to use for storage of children's toys and serve as a beautiful display on any shelf.
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Tall Size: 6”x8”/ 15cm x 20cm
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Small Size: 8" x 5" / 20cm x 12cm
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Medium Size: 8" x 10" / 20cm x 25cm
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100% natural fique fiber
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Handmade by artisan women from Colombia
This product is available now and will be processed in 3-7 business days.
founders
Tatiana Ordoñez and Veelie Alba
Zuahaza was founded by Tatiana Ordoñez in 2019 in Colombia. In 2018, Tatiana made a trip to Charalá to learn about the rich history of cotton growing, spinning and weaving in this region. During her trip, she met with Corpolienzo, a cooperative of artisans. Together, they decided to create a new line of textiles, born of the artisans’ extensive knowledge and of Tatiana’s desire to share creative, innovative textiles with the global market.
founders
Tatiana Ordoñez and Veelie Alba
Zuahaza means “my sister” in the Muisca language of the people who lived in the Cundiboyacense mountain region of Colombia. As a social enterprise, Zuahaza strives to embody collective sisterhood between women in Colombia. Following an era of intense conflict, which continues to shape and affect Colombia today, Zuahaza seeks to participate in the peacemaking efforts to reunite and heal our country.
Zuahaza strives to connect women from across Colombia, and to create unique products that reflect our diversity, history and dreams as statements of the unity and peace to come from Colombia. This is what sisterhood means to us.