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The Sandoná Collection

Intricately woven placemats, using Iraca Palm better known as Panana Hat straw,  handcrafted by master weavers in the town of Sandoná in the mountains of Southern Colombia bordering Ecuador.

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Mistletoe napkin ring, handwoven iraca palm, holding a folded napkin
Mistletoe Napkin Ring | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw Sale price£15.00
Embroidered Leaf placemat, handwoven iraca palm with leaf motif, on a table
Embroidered Leaf Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw Sale price£36.00
Flecos fringed placemat in marsala, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Flecos Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Marsala Sale price£40.00
Estrella star-motif placemat in natural, handwoven iraca palm, on a table
Estrella Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Natural Sale price£30.00
Alicia placemat in bright red, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Alicia Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Bright Red Sale price£85.00
Palm Lace placemat, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Palm Lace Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw Sale price£50.00
Flecos fringed placemat in natural, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Flecos Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Natural Sale price£40.00
Crochet placemat in crudo, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Crochet Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Crudo Sale price£37.00
Tagua placemat in ivory, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Tagua Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Ivory Sale price£80.00
Flecos fringed placemat in black, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Flecos Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Black Sale price£40.00
Poppy placemat, handwoven iraca palm with poppy motif, styled on a table
Poppy Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw Sale price£36.00
Rumba placemats, set of 4, handwoven iraca palm with metallic thread, on a table
Rumba Placemat (Set of 4) | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw Sale price£340.00
Estrella star-motif placemat in marsala, handwoven iraca palm, on a table
Estrella Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Marsala Sale price£30.00
Alicia placemat in khaki, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Alicia Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Khaki Sale price£85.00
Corazon Nordic placemat, handwoven iraca palm with heart motif, on a table
Corazon Nordic Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw Sale price£36.00
Arandela placemat in sand, handwoven iraca palm and linen, styled on a table
Arandela Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw & Linen, Sand Sale price£50.00
Arandela placemat in teal, handwoven iraca palm and linen, styled on a table
Arandela Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw & Linen, Teal Sale price£50.00
Tagua placemat in café, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Tagua Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Cafe Sale price£80.00
Wild Flower napkin ring, Lily of the Valley, handwoven iraca palm, holding a folded napkin
Wild Flower Napkin Ring | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Lily of the Valley Sale price£15.00
Crochet placemat in black, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Crochet Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Black Sale price£37.00
Alicia placemat in burnt yellow, handwoven iraca palm, styled on a table
Alicia Placemat | Handwoven Panama Hat Straw, Burnt Yellow Sale price£85.00

Meet The Artisan

The Weavers of Sandoná

On the mountainous Southwest region of Colombia, lies the market town of Sandoná, where weaving traditions have a rich history that spans many centuries. The town has become renowned for its skilled artisans who have mastered the art of weaving using the Iraca Palm, better known as Panama Hat straw.. This tradition has been passed down through generations of women, who gather in shared spaces to work together.

The intricate weaving technique requires great skill and precision, it results in a tight, flexible and durable weave that is used in the legendary Panana Hat, baskets and home decor items. Quiet luxury at its best, the Sandoná woven pieces are valued by many high end designers the world over.

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