Zenú people of Colombia
Unisex Cuff Bracelet 'Earth Synchrony'
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- $27.99
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- $27.99
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This Unisex Cuff Bracelet 'Earth Synchrony' by Independent Artisans is a dramatic and culturally significant piece that honors a living tradition. Created by the artisans of the Zenú Community in Colombia, this cuff is meticulously woven from caña flecha fiber, a native neotropical grass. The geometric pintas in brown, orange, and ivory carry symbolic meaning, representing ancestral narratives. This is more than a bracelet; it is a community effort to preserve cultural heritage, inviting the wearer to carry a piece of Colombia's identity.
For centuries, the Zenú people of Colombia have cultivated and woven caña flecha, a native cane fiber integral to their culture and identity. Once used in fishing and building, the fiber evolved into the foundation of the iconic sombrero vueltiao, as well as baskets, bags, and bracelets. Crafting these pieces is a community-wide effort: the cane is dried, split into uniform strands, dyed with natural pigments, and woven into intricate braids, sometimes containing up to twenty-eight fibers. The geometric pintas that adorn each piece carry symbolic meaning, representing clans, plants, animals, and ancestral narratives. Today, the Zenú artisans pass down their knowledge through local schools, blending oral history with traditional techniques to preserve their cultural heritage. Every design honors their land, their stories, and their identity, inviting wearers to carry a piece of Colombia’s living tradition.
This cuff bracelet is hand-crafted from caña flecha fiber, PVC, and polyester, and measures 7 inches L (end to end) x 2 inches W.
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