Origin : Indigenous Reserve of Ismuina, Caquetá-Solano, Colombia    

Technique : basket weaving

Materials : guaruma and cumare fibers, natural dyes

Approximate dimensions : white - large: 13.75" d x 11" h; small: 9.5" d x 8.25" h

                                                        brown - large: 14 1/4" d x 12" h; small: 11" d x 9 1/4" h

                                                        tricolor - large: 14" d x 12" h; small: 11 1/2" d x 8 3/4" h

These three sets of colored baskets in a lovely palette of earthy tones, is the latest addition to our Niga collection. They are beautifully detailed using touches of naturally dyed cumare fiber, and can be purchased as a set or individually.

The Association Basket of Abundance Moniya Kirigai was created by 8-members of the Ismuina community. Led by Nancy Vargas, the association is dedicated to the fine art of basket weaving under the brand name Niga. Besides producing for the everyday work of the community, they also produce these baskets for wider commercial distribution.  Located near the southern frontier with Ecuador, Niga weavers are devoted to passing on their craftsmanship and knowledge to younger members of the community in order to continue to strengthen their weaving traditions and increasing the economic importance of their production in the region.