Guaviare Basket

Made by the Nukak-Makú, an Indigenous group living deep within the Guaviare region of Colombia’s Amazon basin, these baskets are woven from bejuco yaré, a natural vine fiber. Traditionally, they’re used to carry firewood, food, and medicinal plants.

The Nukak-Makú are Colombia’s last remaining nomadic people. After first coming into contact with the outside world in 1988, many families were displaced by Colombia's armed conflict. Today, they live in the rainforest surrounding San José del Guaviare and visit the town several times a year to sell their handmade baskets, hammocks, and jewelry.

Each basket is a living artifact and incredibly special. No two are ever the same in color, weave, or dimensions.

• Colors: natural with brown and rust, patterning varies on each basket

• Sizes (approx):
  

  • Small 10-13" D $90
  • Medium 13.5-15" D $120
  • Large 15.5 - 20" D $160
  • Please contact us for info on purchasing a nested set of 3+

• Material: bejuco yaré fiber, natural plant dyes

• Care: Recommended for indoor use. Keep dry. Avoid bending or packing. Spot clean with damp cloth.