Iraca Cherry Ornament

The sweetest cherries on the tree!Hand-Woven Iraca-Toquilla Cherry ornament. Measures approx. Iraca is a natural fiber from the Carludovica palmata plant, also known as the toquilla or palmiche palm, native to Latin America. The young leaves are harvested, boiled, sun-dried, and then split into thin strands to create a fine, smooth, yet durable fiber used for intricate items like traditional Panama hats and decorative goods like baskets and ornaments. Measures approx 5" with loop.ABOUT THE MAKER: Belart Fair Trade is a woman-led Fair Trade company with over 380 artisan partners across Colombia and Vietnam. We believe in community. In creating a world transformed by love and equality, and by empowering artisan entrepreneurship through providing access to the Global Market place. Our artisan partners earn 30% above market wages.