Basket Chique Chique
UNIQUE PIECE
Material : Chiquichiqui
Origine : Colombia Amazonas Guanía
Size :
Small round : Ø 16 x 5 cm
Maintenance & Care : When dirty, wash by hand with cold water.
The Chiquichiqui or Marama palm (Leopoldinia piassaba) grows on the banks of the rivers of Guainía and is used by the indigenous groups of the region (Curripaco, Cubeo and Puinave). This fibre has been used for roofing houses, as food, to make brooms and fishing traps.Today, the Curripaco are renowned for weaving baskets with Chiquichiqui, using the coil and spiral weaving technique, passed down from generation to generation. Although basket weaving was originally a male activity, the rise of the craft encouraged female participation.In the mythology of this ethnic group, the Chiquichiqui palm represents the awakaruna or mother-mountain. The extracted fibre symbolises the tsikure (hair) that this legendary figure gives to those indigenous people who live according to the order of the forest.Shipping rates depend on the country of destination and the product (weight/size/palet). We work with different shippers, to offer you the best prices on the market.
When receiving your deliveries, please sign the delivery note with the mention "subject to control". We will replace a damaged product, or an incorrect order, on the condition to be notified in writing within 24 hours with photos and references. Please send your emails to sophie@indigena.be
If lack thereof, the carrier will refuse to intervene and we unfortunately will not be able refund nor replace the item.
We guarantee craftsmanship, which means that the measurements or colors shown may vary slightly according to the indications.
We guarantee a 100% natural product. More information on the manufacturing process can be found on our website. The product is to be used with care.