DS x TUCURINCA
THE TUCURINCA
STORY
Tucurinca was founded in Colombia in 2014 by brothers Rafael Francisco Zúñiga Lacouture and Manuel J. Zúñiga Lacouture. The brothers are from Santa Marta, a city in the northern part of the country with a population of circa 600,000.
With a deep connection to their handicraft tradition, the Colombian people have preserved the art of weaving through generations. Rafael and Manuel also grew up around this tradition: The iconic woven chair found in many rural South American villages was a fixture in their grandmother's home.
When the young founders noticed a growing interest in traditional design – especially on social media – they set out with the goal of reviving the Colombian weaving tradition, combining original techniques with the most innovative materials: PVC cording and materials like zuncho and cabuya, originally used on banana plantations, are now some of the main materials used for making Tucurinca furniture.
Tucurinca works with people who have been displaced from rural areas. Most have no previous knowledge of weaving, but like the Rafael and Manuel, also grew up around the tradition. Tucurinca is an inclusive project and is dedicated to investing in the artisans who work there by providing professional training and development opportunities in a safe environment.
What started with one weaver is now an international family business that employs about 60 artisans. All Tucurinca furniture is made at its headquarters in Santa Marta. The modern handmade pieces are made for both indoors and out.
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JOY IN DESIGN
Evoking a tropical breeze and South American lifestyle, Tucurinca furniture is created in Colombia by weavers. The company is dedicated to reviving the ancestral knowledge of the Colombian weaving tradition, combining original techniques with the most innovative materials. A true tribute to the Colombian people, Tucurinca was born out of love for the traditional handcrafted woven chairs typically found in small rural villages.
Discover the DS x Tucurinca collaboration! Fashion meets interiors: The collaboration combines high-quality design, South American spirit, and the most innovative materials. Let yourself be inspired by the South American attitude towards life, felt in every piece of furniture.
Made by talented artists in Colombia, the collection comprises colorful pieces inspired by the traditional art of South American weaving. Discover our collection of hand-woven pieces: from indoor rocking chairs, interior accessories, or outdoor furniture for the garden to lounge chairs or handmade tables, DS x Tucurinca guarantees sunshine, all year long.
The iconic patterns are created with hand-woven PVC and other materials like Zuncho and Cabuya, which were originally used on banana plantations. Leftovers are repurposed for other pieces and partially recycled into new fibers, creating a sustainable product.
The Tucurinca headquarters are located in Santa Marta, in the north of Colombia. All indoor and outdoor pieces are manufactured in the partially solar-powered headquarters. Tucurinca is a project that invests in its artists by offering them professional training and development opportunities in a safe environment.
Be inspired by the DS x Tucurinca collaboration and shop indoor and outdoor home furniture now!