Category Archives: Wayuu culture
Meet Leane: “When I Grow Up, I Want to Become a Doctor”
As part of our ‘Meet Our Indigenous Wayuu Artisans’ series, which introduces our indigenous Wayuu [...]
Apr
What Weaving Really Means For Wayuu Women
Let’s talk about menstruation. A pivotal moment in a girl’s life, when she transforms into [...]
Apr
Meet Leyda: “I Learnt to Create Magic with my Hands as a Child”
As part of our ‘Meet Our Indigenous Wayuu Artisans’ series, which introduces our indigenous Wayuu [...]
Mar
Meet Sarnelis: “Creating Mochilas Fills Me With Joy”
As part of our ‘Meet Our Indigenous Wayuu Artisans’ series, which introduces our indigenous Wayuu [...]
Feb
Meet Aminta: “I Have Over 65 Years of Experience as an Artisan”
As part of our ‘Meet Our Indigenous Wayuu Artisans’ series, which introduces our indigenous Wayuu [...]
Feb
Meet Guillermina: “I Am Passionate & Proud of My Craft”
As part of our ‘Meet Our Indigenous Wayuu Artisans’ series, which introduces our indigenous Wayuu [...]
The Meaning Behind The Sacred Wayuu Ritual of “El Encierro”
Here, we say that for every girl that is born our family gets bigger. We [...]
Apr
(VIDEO) Wayuu Princess Recognizes Lombia As ‘The Right Way To Do Business’
[VIDEO TRANSCRIPT] Today I have some pretty exciting news! Patricia Velásquez, also known as [...]
Oct
(VIDEO) Q&A With Our Indigenous Wayuu Artisan: Rosa
We’re always talking about the value of Wayuu bags but for the first time, we [...]
May
(VIDEO) A Day In The Life Of A Wayuu Artisan
Life on the ranchería in La Guajira, Colombia is a truly different experience [...]
May