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

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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Nestled deep in the heart of the Sierra Madre Occidental, the Copper Canyon region of Chihuahua is … Read more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

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 perfectly-sized cachepot is handwoven using split leaves from the sotol plant in a tight over and under basket weave pattern. Colors are a combination of naturally aged sotol leaves in a pale wheat to ecru hue with contrasting coffee hued leaves which were dyed using plant dyes. This beauty measures 11¼” x 11¼” x 9¼” W/D/H; interior 10” x 10” x 9” W/D/H; weight 1 lb. 3 oz. Photos were taken in the round to show the varying shades and nuances of the cachepot. In excellent condition with age-appropriate wear. Taut tight weave. Note, place a liner in it if using live plants which will protect the bottom and allow this beauty to last a lifetime.

Uniquely, one-of-a-kind and a must have for a cachepot basket aficionado or the perfect gift for someone who is!

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