Areito Gallery
Iraca Palm Weaving
In the Andean town of Sandoná, Nariño, iraca palm weaving is braided, flat-woven and embroidered by hand, a technique that turns palm strands into bags, hats, baskets, home accessories and jewelry. Lead times run one to four weeks, which suits capsule collections and made-to-order pieces for hotels and design studios.
Iraca Palm: technical specifications
- 01 Weaving techniques
- Braided, flat-woven, and embroidered.
- 02 Lead time
- 1–4 weeks, depending on design and complexity.
- 03 Origin
- Andean region — Sandoná, Nariño.
- 04 Color palette
- Wide range from natural and synthetic dyes.
- 05 Production capacity
- Up to 700 units per month, depending on technique.
- 06 Product applications
- Bags, hats, baskets, home accessories, jewelry.
