The wisdom of the Wayuu greeting by Wayuumarket

The wisdom of the Wayuu greeting by Wayuumarket We anticipated that this plague would reach the territory of the Great Wayuu Nation at any moment. As a result, we prepared for it by offering drinks, baths, and herbal incense made from medicinal plants such as maluwa, alouka, and samüttapain. These wise beings from the Second […]

Wayuu authority and sanctions in the territory

Wayuu authority and sanctions in the territory Within the Wayuu community, it is worth noting that each Clan has its own wayuu authority actively responsible for representing their community and ensuring the well-being of all its members. In addition to that, the pütchipü’üi assumes a vital role in maintaining harmony and resolving conflicts that may […]

Canvas wayuu: An ancestral tradition

Canvas wayuu: An ancestral tradition Canvas Wayuu: The Imagination of Indigenous Peoples First and foremost, the Canvas Wayuu is a term used to refer to the handicrafts where the imagination and traditional vision created by the indigenous Wayuu people, who inhabit the region of La Guajira on the border between Colombia and Venezuela, are reflected. […]

Wayuu education in the territory

Wayuu education in the territory Wayuu education starts from an early age, guiding children in the activities they will carry out as adults. It is based on values, daily tasks, beliefs, and customs. Education takes place at home and is not specific but rather integrated into the daily chores of the elders. It is divided […]

The magic of the wayuu ritual traditional

The Magic of the Wayuu Ritual traditional As the young ones prepare for the Wayuu ritual, the intense cold of the night seizes them, and the matron of the family bathes them in front of the ranch. The water from the sacred plant falls like an opportunity to straighten the course of existence. The advice […]

Wayuu clans have a story to tell

Wayuu clans have a story to tell The Wayuu people are governed by a matrilineal bond. Each clan or caste divides the Wayuu people, and they possess their own territory and totemic animal. Approximately 30 clans are estimated to exist, with notable ones including Epieyuu, Uriana, and Ipuana. Püshaina, Uraliyuu, Jusayuu; Sapuana, Epinayuu, among others. […]

Wayuu customs and beliefs in the culture

Wayuu customs and beliefs in the culture The Wayuu people are not only known for their magnificent weavings, but also for many of their customs and beliefs that have endured over time. This is very important for the Wayuu people because it is the legacy of their ancestors. They are deeply connected to their customs […]

The wayuu artisan industry

The Wayuu Artisan Industry Who are the Wayuu? The Wayuu artisan people are the largest indigenous manufacturing community of the Americas. Most tribesmen and women reside along the northern territory of Colombia and Venezuela. The official authorities report over 270.000 people belonging to the indigenous group living in Colombia alone. The Wayuu are descendants of the […]

Wayuu Bags and Their History

Wayuu Bags and Their History How did you start weaving Wayuu bags? The famous Wayuu bags These crafts contain great mysticism in their fabric, this is the Wayuu tradition. There are myths that tell the story of how the weaving of Wayuu bags was born. The story goes that the spider or Wale’ Kerü was […]