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 Guillermina’s story with you. Guillermina is one of our original female artisans who now works as a coordinator, directing a group of women in the art of producing Lombia mochila bags in the Guajira region of Colombia.
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MEET GUILLERMINA
Indigenous Artisan and Coordinator
My name is Guillermina and I am 31 years old. I’ve been weaving dreams since I was a little girl. I was born in Uribia, La Guajira, and I still live here today with my two children, my mother, my sister and my nieces and nephews.
I am very passionate and proud of my craft as I see how it empowers my artisans.
I am very passionate and proud of my craft as I see how it empowers my artisans. I want young girls in my community to continue to learn more about their culture through the art of crochet. For me, this legacy is priceless.
Thanks to the financial independence and freedom I’ve gained through working with Lombia, I am able to support my family and save for my future projects. Last year, I was able to renovate my mother’s living room, and this year I hope to finish renovating her kitchen. But my ultimate goal is to save up for my own home.
My ultimate goal is to save up for my own home.
In the meantime, my goal for 2021 is to save up to attend the ExpoArtesanias fair in Bogotá, the biggest artisan fair in Colombia.
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