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Basketry Techniques Applied to Leather Weaving
Experience a creative journey as you learn basketry techniques applied to leather weaving, combined with natural fibers to craft volumes and containers in a variety of sizes, shapes, and functions
register before september 2nd, 2026
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September 21st to October 9th, 2026
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Monday to Friday 7:00 to 12:00 or 1:30 to 6:30 pm
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In Person Calle 10 #8 – 73, Bogotá
Idoia Cuesta
Idoia Cuesta is a master artisan with professional studies in textile weaving, specializing in contemporary basketry. She combines her expertise in textile fibers with natural materials such as willow, wool, wicker, and chestnut, alongside in‑depth research into traditional basketry techniques from Galicia.
Her distinctive craft style caught the attention of Loewe, leading to her participation in the ‘Loewe Baskets’ project during Milan Design Week 2019, where she was invited to weave leather to create a handbag.
Through her work with the brand, she has extensively explored leather manipulation both with flat strips and round cords achieving a wide range of effects enabled by basketry techniques
About the Workshop
74 hours of training
The workshop focuses on traditional basketry techniques, such as braiding, coiling, and interlacing, applied to both volumetric forms and flat weaving, combining leather with natural fibers.
Participants will work with flat leather strips in various widths, round leather cords in different gauges, and natural fibers to learn how to create three dimensional forms with applications in leather goods, boxes, baskets, and other decorative pieces.
Maximum of 12 students per workshop
No prerequisite required, though prior experience in leatherworking is recommended