Tag Archives: Wayuu artisans

The Beauty of the Wayúu Language: Wayuunaiki

  Although approximately 32% of Wayúu people speak Spanish, their native language is called Wayuunaiki. [...]

Meet Cecilia: “I’m passionate about reviving traditional weaving”

As part of our ‘Meet Our Indigenous Wayúu Artisans’ series, which introduces our indigenous Wayúu [...]

This is the True Meaning of Love for the Wayúu Community

Love in the Wayúu community comes in many different forms, and it can be very [...]

What Weaving Really Means For Wayuu Women

Let’s talk about menstruation. A pivotal moment in a girl’s life, when she transforms into [...]

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 [...]

Giving Back To Our Artisans By Setting Goals

Guillermina has been working with us for over two years. She started working with her [...]

(VIDEO) A Day In The Life Of A Wayuu Artisan

    Life on the ranchería in La Guajira, Colombia is a truly different experience [...]

Origin The Wayuu People And The Disappearing Art Of Crochet

Ethnologist and anthropologist Nemesio Montiel claimed that the indigenous Wayuu people are part of the [...]