March 25, 2021

Meet Leyda: "I Learnt to Create Magic with my Hands as a Child"

Wayuu artisan Leyda
As part of our 'Meet Our Indigenous Wayuu Artisans' series, which introduces our indigenous Wayuu artisans to you in a more up-close-and-personal way, it is our pleasure to share Leyda's story with you. Leyda is a young mother to 6 children, who is from the magical village of Camarones, in the Guajira region of Colombia.

MEET LEYDA

Indigenous Artisan

When my mother brought me into this world 30 years ago in the coastal village of Camarones, I knew that I had arrived in a very mystical place, unlike anywhere else on this planet. Camarones borders one of the largest natural freshwater habitats of pink flamingos in the world, and watching the colors of the water change under the sun as the lake meets the sea is spellbinding.

Like many Wayuu women, I learnt to create magic with my hands as a child

I’ve been collaborating with Lombia for the past two years, but like many Wayuu women, I learnt to create magic with my hands as a child. I have 6 little ones, and my main wish is to provide them with better opportunities with the stable income I’m receiving through Lombia.

I have 6 little ones, and my main wish is to provide them with better opportunities with the stable income I’m receiving through Lombia

My goals for this year is to continue creating hand woven Wayuu bags for you all and to continue watching my children grow up as they also learn about the art of weaving.
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