Product details of Wayuu Colombia Hand Made Bag. 

All of our products are hand woven by the Wayuu women of La Guajira, Colombia.  Wayuu women have long been experts in the art of weaving, which is a skill that is passed down through the generations.  Designs are generally unique and hold specific meaning to the weaver; different colours and patterns representing a story, cultural event or identity.  In the Wayuu culture the art of weaving is the ultimate demonstration of creativity and wisdom.

A Wayuu mochila can be woven using 2 different techniques; the single thread or the 2 thread weave.  The vast majority being sold are of the 2 thread weave.

Characteristics of wayuu thread weave bag:

• A mochila bag takes approximately 3 weeks to weave.
• The thread is comprised of approximtely 70% cotton, 30% acrylic, which helps the mochila keep its shape.
• The designs are often extremely intricate and the level of skill needed to weave such a product is far greater.
• Despite ours being made to order the inspiration for the design always comes from the weaver.  Wayuu women do not like to repeat mochilas, so yours will almost certainly be one of a kind