The Art of Iraca Palm: Colombia’s Timeless Craft

The Art of Iraca Palm: Colombia’s Timeless Craft

Where nature becomes jewelry

Under Colombia’s bright sun, the leaves of Iraca palm are transformed by skilled hands into art.
For centuries, artisans in towns like Usiacurí and Sandoná have practiced the meticulous craft of splitting, drying, and weaving these palm fibers into objects of beauty and purpose.

At Onaï, we reinterpret this ancient technique through a modern lens, creating earrings that celebrate both tradition and color.

From fiber to form

Each strand of Iraca palm is softened, dyed in vibrant hues, and handwoven into delicate shapes.
No two pieces are ever identical: every movement of the artisan’s hand leaves its own rhythm within the weave.
The result is jewelry that feels as light as air, earrings that move with you, not against you.

A collaboration of craft and color

We work hand in hand with Colombian artisans, blending their heritage techniques with Onaï’s contemporary design vision.
Our Cartagena and Guatapé collections are inspired by Colombia’s radiant landscapes and playful energy, featuring both bold statement forms and smaller, joyful pieces that reflect the same heartbeat: color, confidence, and culture.

Why Iraca palm matters

Iraca weaving is more than craft. It is community.
It sustains local livelihoods, preserves ancestral knowledge, and reminds us that beauty takes time.
When you wear Onaï’s Iraca earrings, you carry with you a story of heritage, hands, and lightness.

Light to wear, full of story, handmade in Colombia.

Explore the Iraca Collections, Cartagena & Guatapé