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 Aminta’s story with you. Aminta is one of our most experienced artisans and has taught generations of women the craft of creating mochila bags in the Guajira region of Colombia.
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MEET AMINTA
Indigenous Artisan
My name is Aminta, and I’m one of the most experienced artisans of my community. I have channeled my years of wisdom and teachings accumulated from the women before me into my hand woven bags. It brings me great joy to share this art with you all.
I have channeled my years of wisdom and teachings accumulated from the women before me into my hand woven bags
I’m from the community of Cucurumana, which is located in the desert, rural plains of La Guajira.
Here it’s beautiful and peaceful, and even though our conditions can be challenging due to the harsh climate, our community is lucky to have access to a clean water supply. I’ve been blessed to be the mother of 8 children, who have shown me love and support in my old age.
With over 65 years of experience as an artisan, I am a highly respected member of my community
With over 65 years of experience as an artisan, I am a highly respected member of my community who has had the honor of passing down my wisdom to other women.
My goal for this year is to remain healthy and able so that I am able to continue creating mochilas and passing down the knowledge I’ve gained from my ancestors to the younger generations to keep our traditions alive long after I’ve left this earth.