Why We Are Your Best Option to Buy Wayuu Items?
Why We Are Your Best Option to Buy Wayuu Items? What is Wayuu Market? We serve as a gateway to the captivating world of the Wayuu people, empowering artisanal rural communities through our online marketplace for small producers. Thousands of women from the deserts of La Guajira bring their dreams to life by weaving intricate […]
Wayuu Weaving, Designs and Patterns
Wayuu Weaving, Designs and Patterns Where does Wayuu fabric originate? Regarding the Wayuu fabric, we must highlight its mythological origin narrated in the legend of Wale’kerü that is handled within the culture of this ethnic group. The Wayuu women are in charge of making these wayuu bags, they imprint on them all the cultural and […]
Colombian Wayuu Bags and Wayuu Economy
Colombian Wayuu Bags and Wayuu Economy The basis of the economy It is certain that Colombian Wayuu bags are a fundamental part of the mixed economy of the Wayuu culture. It requires activities such as fishing, sea salt exploitation, and commerce. Additionally, goat herding represents the main wealth for the Wayuu people. It is used […]
Wayuu Bags, Gauze or Ropes
Wayuu Bags, Gauze or Ropes The Chiffon of Wayuu bags The Gauze, straps, strips or ropes, that the Wayuu bags carry, are another example of the artisanal weaving of this ancient tribe. It is as varied in its names as in the colors, designs, sizes and styles that characterize it. These straps are essential in […]
How did traditional wayuu hats look like
How did Traditional Wayuu Hats Look Like The Wayuu Hat A symbol of power, knowledge, and social status The significance of Wayuu Hats Wayuu Hats are as important as any other working tool or accessory people need to carry on daily activities. The universal use of hats, not only as a protective garment but a cultural […]