OUR MATERIALS
At Hunting Season, materials are selected for their durability, integrity, and connection to place. Each one is chosen for how it performs over time—aging naturally, retaining structure, and supporting traditional craftsmanship.
Iraca Palm - Nariño, Colombia
Iraca palm is cultivated in the mountainous regions of Nariño, Colombia, particularly around Sandoná—one of the country’s most established centers for palm weaving. Young palm shoots are harvested, stripped, boiled, and sun-dried over a multi-week process. The material is valued for its flexibility, strength, and refined natural texture, and has sustained artisan communities for generations.
Fique - Barichara, Colombia
Fique is a hardy, agave-like plant native to Colombia’s Andean highlands. Taking approximately four years to mature, it produces strong, versatile fibers while requiring minimal chemical inputs. Fique contributes to soil conservation in steep terrain and supports sustainable livelihoods through agricultural transition and crop-substitution initiatives.
Tagua Seeds - Pacific Coast, Colombia
Tagua, known as vegetable ivory, comes from the seed of the Phytelephas palm found in Colombia’s humid tropical forests. The palm takes nearly fourteen years to bear its first fruit. We work exclusively with naturally fallen seeds, ensuring ecological responsibility while preserving the material’s density and smooth finish. Colombia is home to four of the world’s seven tagua species.
Nappa Leather — Ubrique, Spain
Our Nappa leather is sourced from Leather Working Group (Silver)–certified tanneries and crafted in Ubrique, Spain, a town internationally recognized for its centuries-old leatherworking tradition. Valued for its exceptional softness, strength, and uniform grain, Nappa leather offers a refined hand-feel while maintaining durability. It is used for structured silhouettes and everyday pieces designed to age gracefully through use.
Vegetable-Tanned Molded Leather — Bogota, Colombia
Select pieces feature vegetable-tanned leather shaped using traditional molding techniques practiced in Ubrique. Untreated leather is dampened and hand-formed over wooden molds, then left to dry naturally. Once set, each piece retains its sculptural form, with natural markings and variations left visible as authentic signatures of the hide.
