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These incredible world class baskets are hand woven by one of two indigenous tribes from the remote Darien Rainforest Region of Panama, the Wounaan. These baskets are made from the new leaves that appear each year at the top of the Chunga palm. The leaves are stripped down to five threads and woven over strips of the Nahuala plant. The dyes are natural, gleaned from tubers and plants. These fine baskets can feature 50 - 70+ stitches per inch. A basket 10" tall can take a year to make. Native American Baskets usually feature about 25-30 stitches be inch. These baskets are catching the attention of collectors around the world.

              Cultural Design #0106                        Cultural Design #0105            

              Humming Bird, Butterfly              Colibri Design Multicolors #0093                  & Flower Design #0103  

We have added to our selection of World Wide Baskets.  These incredible world class baskets are hand woven by one of two indigenous tribes from the remote Darien Rainforest Region of Panama, the Wounaan. These baskets are made from the new leaves that appear each year at the top of the Chunga palm. The leaves are stripped down to five threads and woven over strips of the Nahuala plant. The dyes are natural, gleaned from tubers and plants. These fine baskets can feature 50 - 70+ stitches per inch. A basket 10" tall can take a year to make. Native American Baskets usually feature about 25-30 stitches be inch. These baskets are catching the attention of collectors around the world. You can see our complete selection by going to  Unique Gifts on our website. Stop by and see these beautiful baskets!