Collection: Totems and Tapestries

The full moon rising over Makira Natural Park just outside of our artisan community in Madagascar is a magical sight to behold.  It inspired this wall hanging which brings that stunning natural beauty into your home.   This piece is hand-crafted from Ceranchia wild silk, which is a species of silk only found in Madagascar. The silk cocoons are sustainably harvested, ironed flat, and sewn together. Then it is naturally dyed with plant material grown in our artisans' garden.  This piece is dyed with a local plant called Foleramena, which gives a beautiful sage grey color.  The gold moon is the natural undyed color of the wild silk.  Comes with a bamboo pole for easy hanging. Dimensions: 18"x18" Handmade from start to finish in Madagascar Slight variations in size and color due to the handcrafted process Eco-friendly, Wild Life Friendly, and Fair Trade Certified Care instructions:  Steam iron on low setting, if desired.

The full moon rising over Makira Natural Park just outside of our wild silk communities in Madagascar is a magical sight to behold. This wall hanging brings that stunning beauty into your home, representing the Harvest Moon. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn and has traditionally been relied upon by farmers to finish harvesting crops late into the night. Dyed and undyed Bombyx cocoon silk Handmade from start to finish in Madagascar Available in 18"x18" and 24”x24” Comes with bamboo hanging rod Slight variations in size and color due to the handcrafted process Eco-friendly and Fair Trade Certified

The full moon rising over Makira Natural Park just outside of our wild silk communities in Madagascar is a magical sight to behold. This wall hanging brings that stunning beauty into your home, representing the Blood Moon caused by a total lunar eclipse. The deep red moon appears in Madagascar each May and serves as the inspiration for this unique piece. Dyed and undyed Bombyx cocoon silk Handmade from start to finish in Madagascar Available in 18"x18" or 24"x24" Comes with bamboo hanging rod Slight variations in size and color due to the handcrafted process Eco-friendly and Fair Trade Certified

This beautifully collaged textile artwork was hand-crafted from five different species of wild silk endemic to Madagascar, and naturally-dyed with jackfruit, lichen, and nato leaves. Each piece of this limited edition work is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and made as part of a month-long collaboration of the SEPALIM artisan team.  This design represents unity and togetherness, and being one with the natural world. Dimensions: 20" x 26" Materials: Wild silk species include Argema, Ceranchia, Borocera, Suraka, and Deborrea silk cocoons.  Cultivated mulberry silk cocoons. Raffia plant fiber. Handmade from start to finish in Madagascar Eco-friendly and Fair Trade Certified Includes hanging channel for a dowel or rod This work of art uses sustainably sourced raw materials that support environmental conservation, and is completely handmade by our artisan group SEPALIM, a poverty alleviation organization in northeastern Madagascar.  SEPALIM invests in local leadership and community led initiatives, and works to link artisans and farmers to global markets.  100% of the profits from Tanana are returned to our team in Madagascar.

This intricate hand-crafted artwork was inspired by village life in Madagascar. It's name "trano soa" translates to "good house", as this piece represents the beauty and comfort of home.  It depicts a colorful variety of homes and buildings which serve as the foundation of a local community.    The artwork is formed by connecting the collaged houses using a gridwork of twisted raffia, giving this piece a truly unique look that's sure to captivate you with its exquisite detail.  It is hand-crafted from Madagascar cocoon silk and raffia.  Each piece of this limited edition work is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and made as part of a month-long collaboration of the SEPALIM artisan team. It is a warm, welcoming artistic reflection of community and home.  Measures 24" wide x 24" tall Made of Madagascar silk cocoons and raffia.  Silk species include:  Ceranchia, Borocera, Suraka, Deborrea, Argema and Bombyx mori.  (That is five different species of Madagascar wild silk, and one cultivated silk species.   Handmade from start to finish in Madagascar One-of-a-kind design Includes top hanging loops, dowel not included Eco-friendly and Fair Trade Certified

This beautifully collaged textile artwork was hand-crafted from five different species of wild silk endemic to Madagascar, and naturally-dyed with jackfruit, lichen, and nato leaves. Each piece of this limited edition work is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and made as part of a month-long collaboration of the SEPALIM artisan team.  This design represents unity and togetherness, and being one with the natural world. Dimensions: 38"x55" Materials: Wild silk species include Argema, Ceranchia, Borocera, Suraka, Deborrea silk cocoons.  Cultivated mulberry silk cocoons.  Raffia plant fiber. Handmade from start to finish in Madagascar One-of-a-kind design Eco-friendly and Fair Trade Certified Includes hanging channel for a dowel or rod

This beautifully detailed artwork was inspired by the townspeople of Maroantsetra, which is the home of the artisans who crafted this piece.  An inventive collaging technique is used to illustrate the daily activities of residents in a bustling close-knit community, and the important role that interconnection and relationships play in everyday life.  The artwork is formed by connecting the collaged townspeople using a gridwork of twisted raffia, giving this piece a truly unique look that's sure to captivate you with its exquisite detail.  It is hand-crafted from Madagascar cocoon silk and raffia.  Each piece of this limited edition work is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and made as part of a month-long collaboration of the SEPALIM artisan team. It is a true visual depiction of the intrinsic value, comfort, and significance of community.  Measures 24" wide x 36" tall Made of Madagascar silk cocoons and raffia.  Silk species include:  Ceranchia, Borocera, Suraka, Deborrea, Argema and Bombyx mori.  (That is five different species of Madagascar wild silk, and one cultivated silk species.) Handmade from start to finish in Madagascar One-of-a-kind design Includes top hanging loops, dowel not included Eco-friendly and Fair Trade Certified

This shibori-dyed raffia wall hanging adds artistic elegance to any room of your home. Each piece is completely hand-crafted: first, the raffia fiber is handwoven and then it is dyed using a shibori 'spider web' pattern technique. Its warm, rusty color gives this piece an earthy, inspired feel. Dimensions: 24"x24". Comes with a bamboo rod for hanging. Hand-crafted from start to finish by artisans in northeast Madagascar. Slight variations in size and coloration due to the handcrafted process. Wildlife Friendly and Fair Trade Certified. Tanana gives both farmers and artisans in Madagascar the opportunity to earn a fair living wage and protect their local rainforest, by creating jobs that support conservation and utilize sustainable harvesting techniques. 100% of the profits from Tanana are returned to our team in Madagascar. Washing instructions:  Spot clean with cool or warm water, lay flat to dry, steam iron if desired.

A seamless fusion of ancient Malian textile art and contemporary design. Meticulously handcrafted using the traditional Bogolan technique, this piece undergoes a slow, intricate process of hand-picking, spinning, weaving, dyeing, and painting with fermented mud and local herbs. Each totem is truly one-of-a-kind, with natural variations that enhance its character and beauty. Each order includes a beautifully branded cotton bag, an artisan partners pamphlet, and a printed guide with all the necessary tools for effortless display.

A seamless fusion of ancient Malian textile art and contemporary design. Meticulously handcrafted using the traditional Bogolan technique, this piece undergoes a slow, intricate process of hand-picking, spinning, weaving, dyeing, and painting with fermented mud and local herbs. Each totem is truly one-of-a-kind, with natural variations that enhance its character and beauty. Each order includes a beautifully branded cotton bag, an artisan partners pamphlet, and a printed guide with all the necessary tools for effortless display.

A seamless fusion of ancient Malian textile art and contemporary design. Meticulously handcrafted using the traditional Bogolan technique, this piece undergoes a slow, intricate process of hand-picking, spinning, weaving, dyeing, and painting with fermented mud and local herbs. Each totem is truly one-of-a-kind, with natural variations that enhance its character and beauty. Each order includes a beautifully branded cotton bag, an artisan partners pamphlet, and a printed guide with all the necessary tools for effortless display.