What would normally be agricultural waste becomes a strong, flexible, and beautiful material. This is how Colombian artisans transform plantain fiber into handwoven textiles worth keeping.

We recently worked with Four Seasons to develop custom artisan textiles for one of their properties. Traditional fiber techniques, adapted for a contemporary hospitality environment.

Strong, textural, and deeply rooted in the Colombian Andes. Fique is one of our favorite materials to work with and the fiber behind some of our favorite pieces.

It started with a wedding commission. Now Katünaa is developing one-of-a-kind pieces, rugs, lighting, and collectible home objects, designed specifically for a space, a person, or a moment.

A soft metallic reflection against natural matte fiber. Katünaa's newest rugs weave fine copper, bronze, and silver threads directly into the structure.

Natural fibers give a textile its body. Metallic ones give it its edge. At Katünaa, the combination is deliberate, and it shows up in every rug, table runner, basket, and lamp we make.

For over a thousand years, Zenú artisans on Colombia's Caribbean coast have hand braided caña flecha, the fiber behind the sombrero vueltiao. At Katünaa, we took that same ancient craft and brought it into your living room.

Learn how Katünaa’s made to order approach supports artisan craftsmanship, reduces overproduction, and allows flexibility for design and hospitality projects.

Discover the story behind plantain fiber, a strong, natural material reimagined through contemporary Colombian craftsmanship.

Katünaa was born from a love for art, design, and purpose. Founded by Paula van Meerbeke, it began as a way to celebrate Colombia’s rich craftsmanship and evolved into a contemporary exploration of traditional techniques. Discover how a background in art history and a meeting with an anthropologist inspired a brand that bridges heritage and modern design.

The interior design world is shifting toward sustainable, handcrafted pieces that tell a story. Discover why designers and homeowners are embracing artisan made decor and how Katünaa brings this movement to life from Colombia.