The art of Tamo is unique to the city of Pasto. The base of each piece is carved from wood and decorated with straw from the wheat and barley harvest. Artists make their designs by shaving off tiny pieces of dyed straw and layering them in a technique similar to mosaic.
Collection: Tamo
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Hummingbird Tamo Sculpture
The hummingbird has long been a symbol of sun, water, and fertility in indigenous Colombian cultures. The country boasts over 150 species of hummingbirds, and is...
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Tamo Fruit Bowl
Handcarved by artisans in Pasto, Colombia, these deep fruit bowls make for eye-catching display pieces. Each bowl is carved by hand by traditional woodworkers before being...
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Tamo Sugar Bowl
Handcrafted Tamo Sugar Bowl with SpoonA functional art piece from Pasto, Colombia, this 3.5-inch-tall sugar bowl features a fitted lid and hand carved wooden spoon that...
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Tamo Box
A sleek wooden box, decorated on the top and sides with intricate patterns of colored straw. Size: approx. 4” Material: Barley or wheat straw, wood Handmade...
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Shallow Tamo Bowl
Handcarved by artisans in Pasto, Colombia, these shallow bowls make for eye-catching display pieces. Each bowl is carved by hand by traditional woodworkers before being handed...
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Tamo Parrot Statue
A vibrant showcase of Tamo straw art, this parrot statue uses four specialized techniques to create its rainbow plumage. The wooden base is almost entirely covered...
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Tamo Centerpiece Tray
These striking decorative trays are as functional as they are beautiful. Each tray has been handcarved and decorated in the tamo de pasto artistic tradition by...
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Tamo Armadillo Sculpture
These colorful armadillo sculptures feature traditional colors and patterns and were created in the tamo de pasto tradition of southern Colombia, home to multiple species of...
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Toucan Tamo Sculpture
This jungle toucan is hand carved and decorated using the Tamo technique, with fine dyed threads of barley and wheat straw. At 7 inches tall, this...
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Tamo Pen and Display Box
These eye catching pens will make any desk stand out. The pen itself is lightweight and comfortable with a replaceable ink cartridge. The intricately detailed box...
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Tamo Lizard Carving
Colombian artisans often draw inspiration from nature, and with 34 gecko species across the country, there is a lot to draw from. These lizards are sculpted...
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Jaguar Sculpture
The jaguar has long been a symbol of power and strength in Colombia. Handmade in Pasto, a booming city on the edges of the Amazonian jungle,...
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