Our RV park has a lending library and magazine exchange. Gary picked up an Architectural Digest magazine and I've been drooling over historical architectural design and interiors. Initially I thought the two shapes above were pottery but I soon learned they're
Darien rainforest baskets.
The baskets are coil constructed Panamanian traditional
Wounaan rainforest baskets. Basket makers are inhabitants of the
Darien Gap rainforest, a nearly impenetrable area of the Panama peninsula. It seems isolation breeds perfection. These baskets are examples of work made completely separate from modern civilization. They are constructed with materials available only from that region and dyed with local
vegetable dyes. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
So elegant in their simplicity of design and form. I too thought they were pots, until I read your post. Thanks for spreading the word.
ReplyDeleteThese would be some great inspiration for some of your future pots....
ReplyDeleteThey are equisite - and would make wonderful pots as well.
ReplyDeleteI am basket mad. I have been banned to buy baskets (and ceramic planters) for years. Macaw basket must be very difficult to make. But if I would buy one, I would go for the grasshopper one! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhow, those are gorgeous baskets. Priceless!
ReplyDeleteIt just shows that fine craftsmanship and artistry are not confined to our neck of the woods!
ReplyDeleteHi Suzi, thanks, it's hard to imagine how a people so isolated can make such beautiful objects.
ReplyDeleteHi Dee, thanks, yes they are truly inspirational.
Hi Elephant's Child, thanks, I am amazed at the patterns they have achieved.
Hi Midori, thanks, I love them all and would be hard pressed to choose a favorite.
Hi Barbara, thanks, I think to buy them is priceless too way beyond my budget.
Hi Ms. Sparrow, thanks, yes you are right artistry is world wide for sure even in the most remote regions.
Hi Suzi, thanks, it's hard to imagine how a people so isolated can make such beautiful objects.
ReplyDeleteHi Dee, thanks, yes they are truly inspirational.
Hi Elephant's Child, thanks, I am amazed at the patterns they have achieved.
Hi Midori, thanks, I love them all and would be hard pressed to choose a favorite.
Hi Barbara, thanks, I think to buy them is priceless too way beyond my budget.
Hi Ms. Sparrow, thanks, yes you are right artistry is world wide for sure even in the most remote regions.