Colombian Handbags, Mochila Wayuu, 100% Original Colombian Cotton Handmade Bucket Bag. (EMBROIDERY)

HISTORY OF THE WAYUU TRIBEThe Wayuu are an indigenous people who jealously preserve their traditions,among them, the trade of weaving, taught according to myth, by the spider orWale'Kerü. The Wayuu method for making each bag is a technique that has beenpassed from mother to daughter for generations. It usually takes about 20 daysto make each bag. The strap also has its unique and wavy design that is run bythe men of the tribe. Each backpack represents an element in the way how theWayuu tribe is connected to the world and nature. Known as the people of thesun, water and earth, they represent the elements in their colorful and uniquedesign. Each bag is different and unique, with different designs of intricatepatterns and colors. ABOUT THE WAYUU BAGSThe bags or backpacks (MOCHILAS as they are called in Colombia) Wayuu areunique design, printing a lot of personality, they are for daily use. This bagis a perfect mix between something practical, exotic and fashion. The Wayuubags are traditional and very well made, made in the Guajira, a desert ofColombia. The popularity of handbags helps women maintains their villages. Wework directly with a group from Riohacha and Bogotá to bring our clients thehighest quality, and at the same time we help to preserve their cultural values and their right to a better life. With your purchase you become a veryimportant part of a team from all over the world that strives to maintain itstraditions. BAG SPECIFICATIONSApproximate Dimensions: H: 12inch x W: 14inch x D: 8inch Straps: 16 – 20inchThey are 100% hand made of cotton, can be washed perfectly in the washingmachine, with a smooth program and low temperature and recover their originalappearance.The color may vary slightlyfrom what it seems in the photo, because depending on the monitor or device, thetonality can be different.