Product Description
Vintage Traditional Handwoven Ecuador Textiles, Tight Weave Shigra, Unique Folk Art, Earth Tones
Size: 13"x13" (not including strap)
The shigras are bags weaved with Cabuya which is the local name for hemp fibre. After boiling the fibre, it is dyed with natural colors obtained from the bark, leaves and seeds of different plants and trees, and finally dried. Once it’s been completely dried, the fibre is separated into threads to be weaved. These bags were originally used to store dried food and they were very simple. However, once the community started to commercialize them they began to make them with very colorful and attractive designs.
*Please be aware that this is a vintage piece of art, and as such, it may exhibit signs of age and wear, such as fading, discoloration, or minor imperfections. These characteristics are part of its unique character and charm. We have made every effort to accurately describe the condition of the piece, but please understand that vintage items are not always in perfect condition.
**Although we try our best to photograph in a way that best represents the color, due to the nature of photography, lighting, computer resolution, other factors, colors may vary slightly in person.
