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| Warao Clutch |
The Warao Tribe, better known as 'Boat People' because of their intimate relationship to the Orinoco River, lives deep in the jungle in Venezuela.
Their connection to modern civilization comes from tourists and missionaries. They are nomads that live in the banks of the delta. They fish hunt and gather.
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| Warao Boy with his canoe. Photo by Maki Caballero de Criscaut |
Warao women’s only income comes from their artisan work.
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| Warao Master Weaver Photo by Maki Caballero de Criscaut |
We’ve been working design innovation alongside a local fair-trade NGO guaranteeing a fair compensation for their work. Helping them not only sustain their families, but also their communities. Preserving their cultural heritage.
The Clutch is a piece that was born in 2011 on a trip to the Orinoco Delta. Our mission was to present innovative designs that could be woven in their technique, empowering their pride for their roots. Permitting them to grow their offer and by so, their income.
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| Warao Clutch |
Woven from Bora (water lilies)
Sowed with Moriche (palm fiber)
Sowed with Moriche (palm fiber)
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