Tixre Basket Krahô
The Krahô baskets bear the name of Tixre and are produced from buriti straw or guarumã straw, and are used for the storage of small objects. The production of braided handcrafts is mainly a male activity, but not exclusive. The harvesting and preparation of raw materials in the forest is a women's job.
The Krahô people call themselves Mehin and currently inhabit the Cerrado region, between the south of the State of Maranhão and the north of Tocantins. With the abundance of palm trees in the region, natural fibers such as buriti, tucum, guarumã and açaí are very common in the production of Krahô handcrafts and ornaments, as well as tiririca seeds and gourds.
We can use this little basket as decorative or functional storage space for small things. It can also be hung and served as a planter.
The Krahô baskets bear the name of Tixre and are produced from buriti straw or guarumã straw, and are used for the storage of small objects. The production of braided handcrafts is mainly a male activity, but not exclusive. The harvesting and preparation of raw materials in the forest is a women's job.
The Krahô people call themselves Mehin and currently inhabit the Cerrado region, between the south of the State of Maranhão and the north of Tocantins. With the abundance of palm trees in the region, natural fibers such as buriti, tucum, guarumã and açaí are very common in the production of Krahô handcrafts and ornaments, as well as tiririca seeds and gourds.
We can use this little basket as decorative or functional storage space for small things. It can also be hung and served as a planter.
The Krahô baskets bear the name of Tixre and are produced from buriti straw or guarumã straw, and are used for the storage of small objects. The production of braided handcrafts is mainly a male activity, but not exclusive. The harvesting and preparation of raw materials in the forest is a women's job.
The Krahô people call themselves Mehin and currently inhabit the Cerrado region, between the south of the State of Maranhão and the north of Tocantins. With the abundance of palm trees in the region, natural fibers such as buriti, tucum, guarumã and açaí are very common in the production of Krahô handcrafts and ornaments, as well as tiririca seeds and gourds.
We can use this little basket as decorative or functional storage space for small things. It can also be hung and served as a planter.
Dimensions:
Dark Gold & Black: 8”L x 8”W x11”H
Golden: 7”L x 7”W x 9”H
Bright Straw: 7”L x 7”W x 10”H
Gold & Black: 8”L x 8”W x 11”H
Dark Gold: 7”L x 7”W x 10”H
Care Instructions:
Indigenous arts are made out of natural materials, and therefore require great tending and care. Please keep the pieces in a dry place and avoid long periods of sun exposure, especially for the art that contains colors in it. Remember that the stalk and fiber from plants tend to soften overtime and gain new shape as we wear them!
Enjoy your indigenous art and contact us if you have any questions!