Delight in the unique charm of our Iraca-Toquilla Holiday Sphere Ornaments, meticulously hand-woven with Iraca-Toquilla.
Small: Approx. 4.5-5"
Large: Approx. 7"
As a product of Belart Fair Trade, this piece embodies our commitment to sustainable employment for communities in post-conflict regions in Colombia. This ornament not only enhances your holiday decor but also preserves eroding traditions and celebrates Colombia’s rich biodiversity. Crafted by our artisan partners, it's a perfect blend of tradition, artistry, and social consciousness.
Iraca (Toquilla palm) is a sustainable Colombian fiber prized for its traditional use in the famous Panama hats, bags, and jewelry. In our solar-powered workshop, artisans transform these palm fibers using ancestral techniques - harvesting, carding, and naturally dyeing with seeds, leaves, and minerals. The fibers are carefully wood-fired dyed and shade-dried before skilled weavers create our timeless fair trade pieces.
Each piece in our jewelry and accessories collections is fair trade (Belart is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation, Green America, MSA-Museum Store Association and NEST). They are thoughtfully handcrafted by master artisans, combining sustainable and natural materials like Tagua seeds, Iraca-Toquilla palm fiber, up-cycled wood, clay and upcycled horn with eco-conscious metals and resins.
By preserving traditional techniques, providing fair, long-term employment, and development opportunities, we support artisan communities while creating unique, safe pieces that are free of lead, nickel, and cadmium.
