Tag Archives: wayuu mythology

The Mythical Spider Behind Wayúu Bags (Walekeru)

  Things in Colombia are always magical. The most ordinary things are made extraordinary. And [...]

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 [...]

12 Magical Facts About Wayuú Culture That You Didn’t Know Before

There are around 102 different indigenous communities in Colombia, and each group has its own [...]

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 [...]

What are Kanaas? Symbology in Wayuu Bags

Today, Wayuu bags have become a popular item with fun geometrics lines and colorful animals [...]