Tucumã Chopó Basket, Ochre

Name: Tucumã Chopó Basket, Ochre
Brand: Canto Design
SKU: 5061004802439
Price: 45.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£45

Discover our Tucumã Natural Fibre Baskets, woven by skilled Amazonian women artisans – a perfect blend of tradition and eco-conscious artistry

Nestled along the banks of the Amazon River, artisans from the Tapajós-Arapiuns Extractive Reserve craft our Tucumã Natural Fibre Baskets. Passed down through generations, this intricate artistry involves weaving baskets, mandalas, bags, vases, and chests using resilient tucumã palm tree fibres. The distinctive geometric designs and vibrant colours are brought to life through a meticulous natural pigmentation process, sourced from Amazonian flowers and roots. As a result of the dedication and creativity of 55 artisans, predominantly women, from five different remote riverside communities, our Tucumã Natural Fiber Baskets not only reflect the region’s rich cultural heritage but also sustain the traditional practices of forest-dwelling peoples from the Amazon.

Please note that slight variations in colour and design may occur due to the handmade nature of this product.

Sizing

20 cm (d) x 8 cm (h)

Please note that slight variations in size may occur due to the handmande nature of this product

Composition & Care

Origins and Certificate
Handcrafted by women from the riverside communities living along the Arapinus River, located in the heart of the Amazonian Rainforest in the northern region of Brazil.

Process, Materials and Care
The ancient art of straw weaving, known as Turi, thrives in Amazonian communities along the banks of the Arapinus River. Skilled artisans use fibres from the tucumã palm tree, abundant in the Pará region, to create exquisite baskets, mandalas, and vases. These pieces feature unique geometric designs and vibrant colors, sometimes dyed using natural pigments from Amazonian plants. The red hues are obtained from a vine found in the Crajiru tree, while vivid yellow pigments are sourced from the Yellow Mangarataia root. As this craft evolves into a business, it boosts the artisans' self-esteem and involvement in community politics, leading to improved infrastructure and collective development. Despite residing in separate boat-accessible communities, these women form a supportive network, preserving their traditions for generations to come.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery time: < 1 week

If your item is damaged or faulty, we can replace this item free of charge. Although we hope you are happy with your order, if you aren't fully satisfied, you may return your item within 14 days of purchase provided they are in it's original condition. You will have a further 14 days to send your item back after receiving a response from us. The return period will expire 28 days from the day in which you received the items you ordered. Once we have received the item, you are entitled to receive a full refund.

About the Brand

Canto Design was born from a love of beautiful things made well. Their home goods are made by Brazilian artisans and designers, who work from regions and contexts that are largely underrepresented in the international interior design scene.

Canto Design's mission is to bring the spirit and identity of Brazil into the heart of your home by offering a carefully curated selection of objects, steeped in the heritage and knowledge of the communities and artists they work with.

Weaving together a passion for contemporary art & design and a desire to reveal and preserve Brazilian cultural wealth and biodiversity, Canto is a unique destination for home décor that honours traditional and ethical forms of regional artistry.

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Tucumã Chopó Basket, Ochre

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