Natural fiber storage basket LA CHE

natural fiber storage basket
natural fiber storage basket
natural fiber storage basket
natural fiber storage basket
natural fiber storage basket
natural fiber storage basket
natural fiber storage basket
natural fiber storage basket
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Material
natural fiber

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The La Che baskets honour the beautiful traditional weaving craft of Colombia. Sebastian Herkner designed the collection after visiting Colombia and studying the weaving techniques of the local artisans. The name La Che refers to the Laches, an indigenous Colombian people, who used a method with the same name. “They are great for storing magazines or blankets, or you can use them to carry things”, says the designer. “Who knows, maybe they also become the favourite spot of a pet?” Craft and manufacturing The baskets are made in the Boyacá region, which is situated 2,400 metres above sea level in the Colombian Andes. This area has a long tradition of working with the fibres made from the leaves of the fique plant. The fique fibres are woven by hand, and a sturdy part of the fique plant is used as a frame. The dyes used have primarily natural ingredients, such as nuts, roots and bark from trees, all native to the region. The production process is very labour-intense and requires a great deal of skill: It takes several weeks to produce each piece of La Che furniture. At times, two artesanos even work on the same product simultaneously. It is only possible to manufacture a few products each month due to the amount of work required. Even in Colombia, this traditional handcrafting technique has become a rare skill, making La Che an exclusive and rare series. Care instructions Protect from damp conditions and only use indoors. Clean with a slightly damp cloth, do not use any chemical cleaning products. To protect the col- ours, avoid exposing the product to direct sunlight over long periods. The fibres are heat and fire-resistant.

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