Wichilhenay Weaving
Wichilhenay Weaving
Each MAWO piece is more than handmade; it’s the diary of the Wichí people, woven with earth, spirit, and tradition that continues to survive.
In the forests of northern Argentina, the Wichí women transform the spiny leaves of the chaguar plant into threads—spun by hand, dyed with roots, leaves, fruits, and ashes, then patiently crocheted into cloth. What emerges is never planned, never repeated. Colors shift with each dye bath, patterns appear like surprises. Each finished piece is entirely unique, and entirely Wichí.
Sandra Toribio grew up in a Wichí community before leaving to study medicine. Returning home, she saw how little value the outside world gave to her people’s art. In 2019 she founded MAWO—meaning mountain fox—and the collective Wichilhenay (handmade by the Wichí), to bring this ancestral craft to new audiences.
Over 50 Wichí women now weave with MAWO, creating income and opportunity in rural communities where work is scarce. Their baskets, bags, garments, and ruanas are more than objects—they are living stories, carrying culture, resilience, and beauty in every stitch.
We are honored to feature MAWO’s one-of-a-kind pieces in our Indigo Alchemy Collection. Don't miss the opportunity to take home these estate-worthy artworks before they're gone.
