Centro de Interpretación de la Cestería de Bejucos

Zona Cafetera


Filandia is famous for its woven baskets, an art that can be traced back to those once used by coffee pickers to collect the harvest, and this museum run by a cooperative of local artisans provides an in-depth look at the traditions of the craft. You'll learn about the raw materials as well as the weaving process, and there are some high-quality finished products for sale.

If you want to try your hand, weaving workshops (from COP$20,000) can be arranged with advance notice.


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