Woven Airplane

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Take flight with our unique Woven Airplane! Hand-woven by skilled artisans in Honduras, this one-of-a-kind piece is perfect for the traveler or aviation lover in your life. Soar ab ove the rest with this playful addition to your decor. Each airplane is meticulously woven by hand by The Women of San Juan. These artisans are part of an indigenous group in Honduras called the Tolupanes and come from the San Juan tribe. They live in a remote area called Montana De La Flor. Weaving is a handicraft that has been passed down through many generations. The suyate leaves used to make the baskets grows in the higher altitudes of Montana De La Flor and the women walk for several hours to pick it. It then has to be laid out to dry before being used to create the airplanes. Show more