Handcrafted by Yanomami women artisans in the northern Amazon rainforest, the Xotehe basket is an expression of ancestral ecological craft. Each open tray is hand-woven from natural Buriti palm fiber (Mauritia flexuosa) and detailed with a single contrasting stripe using Përisi (Marasmius yanomami)—a naturally dark, resilient fungus thread gathered from the forest floor.
Use and Form
With its shallow, wide-open profile and minimal geometric line work, the Xotehe basket acts as a decorative wall piece, tabletop platter, or organic accent tray. The natural contrast between the warm palm fiber and the deep dark Përisi fungi accent highlights the Yanomami’s deep relationship with forest materials. Subtle organic variations in fiber tone, diameter, and stripe alignment are inherent to the handmade process, ensuring each piece carries its own unique visual balance.
