Iraca Palms
There are multiple techniques used in weaving Iraca Palm. The coil technique takes the palm stalk and bundles about 6-7 pieces per row. The Iraca Palm is then wrapped around them creating various colours and patterns. As the palm is wrapped around the leaf stalk the artisan begins to coil or create a circle with the material. To join the various layers together they use a needle, and with the same palm “sew” they put a stitch every few inches to hold the layers together. There is also a wire frame technique by which the artisans weave the Iraca Palm around the wire creating intricate lace-like patterns . This is exceptionally detailed handwork passed down through generations and results in an absolutely beautiful item that is also functional and surprisingly sturdy.
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Meet the Artisan
Equal Hands works with artisan Ketty Zapata in the Atlantico region of Colombia, working with ancestral expertise with the amazingly versatile Iraca Palm.