Decorative Figure (Handmade Reed)

Michoacán, Mexico, has the most significant number of artisan processes in the country. Its crafts are known for the quality and beauty of their pieces. This turtle was woven utterly by hand using chuspata, a reed that grows on the shores of Lake Patzcuaro, Michoacán. The chuspatas used in these handicrafts are harvested, sun-dried, and then moistened to ensure their flexibility in weaving. It was handwoven by Mariano López, one of the most renowned chuspata weavers artisans in Mexico, highly recognized for the innovations he brought to this unique art. In addition, it presents a hidden element in its design so that you can open the carapace up as if it was a chest.