VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Hi guys! This is Jade from the store Lombia + Co. I sell Wayuu bags and all things Wayuu and Colombian. A question many of you have asked me is what is the difference between double thread and single thread. Now this is something that is hard to understand if you don’t see the Wayuu bags in your own hands. So today I actually wanted to show you the difference between double thread and single thread, like this you have a better understanding when you buy. Right here, I have double thread bags and over here I have single thread bags. The first thing to begin with, when you hold a double threaded bag, it will usually be much heavier than a single thread bag. About twice the weight. This is because the stitches of a double thread bag are filled with thread to make each stitch larger. Doing this saves on crochet time and allows the indigenous women to crochet double thread bags twice as fast as single thread bags. A single thread bag will take about 20 days to crochet, while a double thread bag will take about 10 days or less. Another difference that you will see in the double thread versus the single thread Wayuu bags are the drawstrings. Typically in a double thread bag, drawstrings are twisties or braided. While a single thread bag have sturdier drawstrings that are also crocheted. Another difference between double thread and single thread is the strap. A double thread strap is usually thicker and looks a little something like this. These are very typical double thread straps. While a single thread strap is a little bit different. It is sturdier and does not stretch overtime, while a standard double thread strap does. As it is normal for a double thread bag to stretch, over time it will start to hang lower. If you do not like this style, one way to fix this is to unstitche the strap which is very easy, and re-stitch the strap so you shorten the length. Another thing that you will notice in single thread bags that double thread wayuu bags don’t usually have is design on the bottom. These single thread bags, however, do not have any particular design on the bottom, but sometimes they will have a little bit more intricate designs. As you can see, these double thread mochila bags are very simple. Sometimes they will have designs but more often then them not they will not. Another thing you will find is a blend of both single thread and double thread bags. Sometimes you’ll find a double thread wayuu bag with single thread drawstrings and straps. These types of details is what makes a double thread mochila bag more expensive because the time it takes to make the strap or the drawstring is a little bit more time-consuming which will increase the price of your Wayuu bag. Learn how to clean and care for your Wayuu bag I hope this answers your question. If you have any other questions about single thread versus single thread wayuu bags, please let me know and I will be more than glad to answer any question you may have.

Wayuu Colombian indigenous people reported industrial productions of their Wayuu colombia bags being reproduced in Medellin. It was said that machines were producing up to 500 Colombian mochilas in the single day and sold at a much lower price then the original Colombian wayuu bags. This was a catastrophe in the eyes of the indigenous Colombian as the wayuu bags are part of the cultural heritage of the indigenous knowledge of la Guajra. They considered this unfair competition because it created confusion to the public at the time of trading and selling. Wayuu handbags have become wellknown across America and Europe due to its bright colors, unique designs and quality. The Wayuu women complained about the industrial production as not only did large quantities of lower quality wayuu bags and fake wayuu bags lower the commercial value, but they also harmed the cultural practice of the Wayuu people. Crocheting mochila bags is not just a commercial practice but also a cultural tradition passed down from generation to generation. It is an art that transitions from woman to woman and is taught from an early age and perfected throughout the adulthood. The geometric shapes and wayuu patterns in the bags are illustrations of elements found in the universe as well as everday objects including plants and animals. Mochila bag patterns represent the surroundings of the Wayuu people. Although most buyers do not understand the richness and complexity of wayuu patterns, they immediately fall in love with the mochila bags' colorful designs. This lack of understanding makes it easy for producers of comercial Wayuu Colombian bags to profit from an art of which the Wayuu people have lived off of for over a hundred years. Although I personally have never seen a fake Wayuu bag, be careful and be sure to buy from a reputable seller!