Zuahaza
Morenas Oval Baskets (3 sizes) by Zuahaza
Type
The all-natural fique baskets by Zuahaza add texture and character whilst serving as practical neutral accent pieces and storage options throughout the home. Our storage baskets come in 3 sizes for easy multi-purpose use. Choose to group these oval baskets as a nesting set, or separately for the space of your choice.
Morenas in spanish is used to describe the color shades of brown. In Colombia, it can also be used as an affectionate term to refer to someone with naturally bronzed or brown skin.
Product Details:
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Colors: Natural
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Dimensions:
Small: 20 x 13 x 7cm / 8" x 5" x 3"Medium: 25 x 15 x 10cm / 10" x 6" x 4"
Large: 30 x 17 x 13cm / 12" x 6.5" x 5"*
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Materials: 100% natural un-dyed fique from Colombia
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Handmade by an artisan cooperative in the town of Guacamayas, Boyacá, Colombia
*Natural variations in size my occur
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.