Motorohina Basket with Yanomami Painting

Heritage and Construction

Handcrafted by Yanomami women in the northern Amazon rainforest, the Motorohina lidded basket is an expression of ancestral forest basketry. Woven from natural Buriti palm fiber and resilient titica vine, each basket is detailed with dark geometric line work created using Përisi (Marasmius yanomami)—a naturally dark fungus thread gathered from the forest floor. This unique synthesis of botanical fibers and fungal material reflects the Yanomami's deep ecological knowledge and material connection to the rainforest.

Use and Form

Designed with a fitted lid, the Motorohina basket serves as a functional storage vessel and a sculptural accent piece. The natural contrast between the warm palm fiber and the deep dark Përisi fungi accents highlights the meticulous hand-weaving process. Subtle organic variations in fiber tone, scale, and pattern alignment are inherent to the handmade process, ensuring each piece carries its own unique character.