Shoulder bag or cross-over to the body made by hand woven with wild cotton, maguey in wick, the aipis and other natural fibers, of cylindrical shape with strip to close it.
Dimension:
Height: 11 "
Diameter: 9 "
Drop: 21 "
What is the Wayuu?
The Wayúu are an indigenous people that still jealously preserve their cultural traditions, such as the skills of weaving, taught according to the myth by the spider or Wale 'Kerü. They are locate on the peninsula of La Guajira, the most northeastern part of Colombia, bordering Venezuela; This community of matriarchal structure has adapted to the inclement weather of a desert located in front of the Caribbean Sea.
Within the community the man is dedicated to the breeding of sheep and goats, to the sowing of corn, the manufacture of musical instruments such as drums, and espadrilles made of old tires. Meanwhile the store woman is dedicated to the fabric of hammocks or hammocks to sleep, backpacks or wallets for ladies, and blankets of colors that highlight the Wayúu beauty.
The backpacks are the maximum expression of the Wayuú fabric. Are easy to recognize by their colors and designs. The backpacks are made in crochet (a technique introduced by Catholic missionaries at the beginning of the 20th century) or crocheted, and the making of each piece can take approximately 20 days.
The colors of their products are mainly due to the fact that when the colonization period arrived, they were influenced by the Spaniards in the use of acrylic threads that came in multiple colors.
When you purchase one of our products, you support and promote our Indigenous Communities and the small Colombian enterprises of arts and crafts.
Become a carrier of Art full of great historic and cultural value from Latin America!
Product code: Handmade Shoulder store Wayuu Bag