Late 20th-Century Nicely-Sized Tarahumara Handwoven Sotol Leaf Cachepot, Mexico

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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Note: Faux flowers are not included.

Nestled deep in the heart of the Sierra Madre Occidental, the … Read more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Note: Faux flowers are not included.

Nestled deep in the heart of the Sierra Madre Occidental, the Copper Canyon region of Chihuahua is home to Mexico's most longstanding indigenous Indians, the Rarámuri, commonly known as the Tarahumara. Tarahumara basketry is “twilled” (the weft is passed over multiple warp elements to create a diagonal pattern) either with a single or a double weave. Leaves from sotol or yucca plants, indigenous to the area, are commonly used by the Tarahumara women to weave their baskets. This beautifully sturdy cachepot is handwoven using split leaves from the sotol plant in a tight over and under basket weave pattern. Color is naturally aged sotol leaves in a pale wheat to ecru hue. This beauty measures 12½” x 12½” x 8” W/D/H. The interior measures 11” wide; top opening 9” diameter; interior height 7”; weight 15 oz. Photos were taken in the round to show the varying shades and nuances of the cachepot. Faux flowers are not included. In excellent condition with minimal age-appropriate wear; taut tight weave.

A must have for a Tarahumara basket aficionado or the perfect gift for someone who is!

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