Black-Banded Woven Armadillo - Handmade Embera Art naturally dyed I work with African Straw

I work with African Straw Enterprises

and ivory fiber gives this lizard its dappled

a tradition passed through generations in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth

art works directly with indigenous artisan cooperatives to ensure fair compensation and cultural preservation

Black-Banded Woven Armadillo - Handmade Embera Art naturally dyed I work with African StrawHandwoven Ember Armadillo A tightly coiled, dense banded shell with a black back. One of one. The Story A tightly coiled, dense banded shell with a black back. Its only internal support is bundled palm fronds, shredded and dyed, then wrapped with more shredded palm to build a firm coil. One of a kind and not repeatable, this is new art from the Ember, a Darin tribe known for their skill with the materials found around them. Made by hand by Ember