Wayuu Mochila Bag
Each MOCHILA bag is hand-made by a woman from the Wayuu tribe. The Wayuu (pronounced "Wah-You") are an indigenous Latin American group inhabiting the desert of La Guajira Peninsula which borders Colombia and Venezuela. Wayuu tribe are able to preserve a way of life that has been passed down through the generations and remains unscathed by modern culture. Organized in matrilineal clans, the Wayuu children carry their mother's last name, making the Wayuu women not only the center of the family but cultural leaders as well. One of the most significant aspects of culture that the Wayuu women practice is the art of crocheting.
Woven Colombian Wayuu Mochila Bag with Wicker Basket
Sizes: 10" wide x 10" tall - Strap: 20" drop This modern bag is a wonderful fusion between the traditional unicolor crocheted bag and another Wayuu craft, the palm straw basket. Crafted by indigenous artisans of the Wayuu Tribe in Colombia, this bag recreates with intricate and each bag is crocheted with precision.
Mochila Bag
The versatile crochet crossbody Wayuu bag has a non-stretch strap which can be tied into a knot so your Wayuu crossbody can double as a shoulder bag. Each bag takes 10 to 15 days to crochet. These pieces were created for the woman that values and appreciates true craftsmanship.