NOVICA Contemporary Orange Baskets

Inspired by the intense colors traditional to Guacamayas, a little Colombian town, Omaira Manrique creates a sublime decorative piece from natural materials. After choosing a palette of bright hues and a floral pattern, the artisan starts working with cabuya and reed grass fibers, handweaving each element into a basket reminiscent of a sunset in this glorious city.

Coiling natural fibers, Omaira Manrique crafts a petite covered basket in the style of Guacamayas. Two shades of blue evoke the lakes in this part of Colombia. They find a rich contrast in brilliant orange.