WAYUU BAGS MADE IN COLOMBIA
Easy and stylish
By Alexandra Viskum
100% HANDMADE These bags are the Wayuu women’s culture and traditions. The making of each mochila takes around 20 days as it is all braided by hand. Each mochila is simply unique, in design and color choices. These chic bags are a musthave for an easy use and stylish day look. It comes in three different sizes and because it’s handmade it can vary in sizes. It is perfect as an easy everyday bag on the shoulder or carried as a cross body bag.
FURTHER INFORMATION http://wayuutribe.com/pages/about-wayuu-women
WAYUU TRIBE Since my last travel to Colombia I have not only fallen in love with the country but also their beautiful handcrafted Wauyy bags made by women of the Wayuu tribe in the region of La Guajira placed by the coast of Colombia. The colors and patterns of the mochilas are inspired by the vivid surroundings of sand, sea, desert, sun and clear skies which are constant in the landscape. The delicate art of WayĂşu weaving is entirely made by hand and passed down from mother to daughter for generations.
WAYUU WOMEN La Guajira
DESIGN & PATTERNS The patterns of Wayuu tell the story of their culture and way of life. The Wayuu women are incredibly talented at crocheting designs and addition to crocheting they learn how to weave as well. The strap is usually braided and carries an interesting design that completes the Wayuu mochilas.
LATIN AMERICA, COLOMBIA These bags are bought on a local market.
Notice that they vary in sizes because it is handmade.
Angelia Natural beauty 100% cotton
Size: 33w x 35L Shoulder strap: 7w x 112L
Color: Dirty beige Shoulder strap: Same as the bag
Large Price: 1200kr
Silvia Cool dark chic 100% cotton Color: Conrete black Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 34w x 36L Shoulder strap: 6w x 105L Large Price: 1200kr
Clara Winter chic 100% cotton
Size: 34w x 37L Shoulder strap: 7w x 100L
Color: Black & White Shoulder strap: Same as the bag
Large Price: 1200kr
Paulina Happy day chic 100% cotton Color: Tutti frutti Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 31w x 38L Shoulder strap: 6,5w x 105L Large Price: 1200kr
Elina Cool chic 100% cotton Color: Snowflake wonderland Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 27w x 37L Shoulder strap: 6,5w x 106L Large Price: 1200kr
Manuela Effortless chic 100% cotton Color: Coal black Shoulder strap: Bright orange, yellow, purple, blue and black Size: 19w x 21L Shoulder strap: 3w x 114L Small Price: 420 kr
Vanessa Delightful chic 100% cotton Color: Spring time Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 29w x 39L Shoulder strap: 7w x 107L Large Price: 1200kr
Adriana Sunday Chic 100% cotton Color: Autum leaves Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 29w x 37L Shoulder strap: 7w x 90L Large Price: 1200kr
Easy and chic 100% cotton Color: Creamy white Shoulder strap: Pink, green, beige and white Size: 31w x 39L Shoulder strap: 7w x 103L Large Price: 1200kr
Lucia
Luna Casual chic 100% cotton Color: Blueberry blue Shoulder strap: Pink, white, beige and blue Size: 24w x 26L Shoulder strap: 3w x 121L Medium Price: 580 kr
Valentina Xmas chic 100% cotton Color: Lipstick red Shoulder strap: White, beige, dark brown and red Size: 32w x 36L Shoulder strap: 7w x 104L Large Price: 1200kr
Gabriela On- the- go- chic 100% cotton Color: Black carbon Shoulder strap: Yellow, dark red, green and black Size: 29w x 39L Shoulder strap: 7w x 104L Large Price: 1200kr
Constanza Exotic and chic 100% cotton Color: Calypso Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 29w x 37L Shoulder strap: 7w x 102L Large Price: 1200kr
Sofia Sweet and girly 100% cotton Color: Pink flower Shoulder strap: White, beige and green Size: 34w x 37L Shoulder strap: 6w x 107L Large Price: 1200kr
Noa Small vacation chic 100% cotton Color: Bouquet mix Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 19w x 21L Shoulder strap: 3w x 125L Small Price: 420kr
Zoe Boho Chic 100% cotton Color: Vintage mood Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 26w x 38L Shoulder strap: 6w x 105L Large Price: 1200kr
Fiola Cool chic 100% cotton Color: Wool white Shoulder strap: Orange, red, blue, black and white Size: 23w x 24L Shoulder strap: 3,5w x 107L Medium Price: 580 kr
Isabella Morning chic 100% cotton Color: Ocean blue Shoulder strap: Orange, yellow, red and blue Size: 34w x 38L Shoulder strap: 7w x 105L Large Price: 1200kr
Melanie Homy and chic 100% cotton Color: Down to earth Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 27w x 37L Shoulder strap: 7w x 109L Large Price: 1200kr
Carolina Festival chic 100% cotton Color: fruity Shoulder strap: Same as the bag Size: 19w x 21L Shoulder strap: 2,5w x 130L Small Price: 420kr
Alexandra Contact Phone: +45 26 14 10 86 E-mail: alexandraviskum@gmail.com