The craft of harvesting & weaving Iraca Palm is a major source of occupation in the region of Usiacuri, Colombia. Each piece is the result of skillful work by a variety of artisans from that region. The craft of harvesting & weaving Iraca Palm is a major source of occupation in the region of Usiacuri, Colombia. Each piece is the result of skillful work by a variety of artisans from that region.
The palm is primarily braided using a wireframe. Our wireframes are crafted by lampmakers in Bogota and iraca palm leaf woven by artisans in Usiacuri. The palm is primarily braided using a wireframe. Our wireframes are crafted by lampmakers in Bogota and iraca palm leaf woven by artisans in Usiacuri.
The art of bead weaving is originated from Putumayo, Colombia. The art of bead weaving is originated from Putumayo, Colombia.
This technique has been passed down for generations from the Kamentsä indigenous community. This technique has been passed down for generations from the Kamentsä indigenous community.
Flowers are motifs we have often explored in our headpieces as a celebration of the vibrant, exotic flowers found in Colombia. Flowers are motifs we have often explored in our headpieces as a celebration of the vibrant, exotic flowers found in Colombia.
The craft of harvesting & weaving Iraca Palm is a major source of occupation in the region of Usiacuri, Colombia. Each piece is the result of skillful work by a variety of artisans from that region.
We use only organic, botanical dyes.
The palm is primarily braided using a wireframe. Our wireframes are crafted by lampmakers in Bogota and iraca palm leaf woven by artisans in Usiacuri.
Each fan is handwoven by our skilled artisans
The art of bead weaving is originated from Putumayo, Colombia.
This technique has been passed down for generations from the Kamentsä indigenous community.
Flowers are motifs we have often explored in our headpieces as a celebration of the vibrant, exotic flowers found in Colombia.

Yellow Flower Iraca Fan

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DESCRIPTION

Every small flower is handwoven out of Iraca palm leaf, embellished with beads and then sewn onto the main structure of the fan.

Handmade by our partner artisans in Usiacuri and finished in the Magnetic Midnight studio in Bogota by the designer and her team. 
SIZE & FIT

24 x 12 cm
SHIPMENT TIME (DIFFERS BY BRAND)

Due to the limitations of local materials and the brand's nuanced collaboration with artisans, they have limited stocks and some pieces need to be made to order. We appreciate your patience and understanding <3

If you would like a piece by a specific date, please email us at hello@avte-bardo.com so we can accommodate your needs.

SHIPPING IS FREE FOR THIS PIECE - The shipping cost is already included in the final price of the piece.

Please allow 2-4 weeks for the piece to be made, but if there's available stock, we will ship it within 2-4 business days.

Due to the one-of-a-kind handmade nature of all Magnetic Midnight pieces, all sales are final. Returns not accepted.

Please allow for 3-4 weeks for artisans to make each piece. You will receive an email confirmation when your piece is ready to be shipped.
IMAGE SOURCES

Flower painting featured: By Marianne North - Amherstia nobilis, Singapore, 1876. (© RBG Kew)

ABOUT MAGNETIC MIDNIGHT

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With a love for costume & cultural handicrafts, I create pieces that tightrope between Colombia’s modernity and tradition.

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We work with over 80 artisans across 10 regions, specializing in 12 distinct crafting styles.

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Our pieces reflect a playful experimentation with Colombia’s material culture and traditional techniques. Pictured is a custom made piece for Alix Rio.

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We also use embroidery to sew our handmade Iraca appliqués on bags and belts. It can take our artisans Danilsa & Deicy a week to sew one bag.

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We also use embroidery to sew our handmade Iraca appliqués on bags and belts. It can take Danilsa & Deicy, who are in charge of sewing all of our pieces by hand, a week to sew one bag.