Did you know that in addition to the Wayúu backpack
there are other products woven by the indigenous people of the region?
The Wayúu are an indigenous people that still jealously preserve their cultural traditions, among them,
the craft of weaving, taught according to the myth by the spider or Wale 'Kerü.
The women of this community, are dedicated to the fabric of hammocks or hammocks to sleep, backpacks or
wallets for ladies, and blankets of colors that highlight Wayúu beauty.
The backpacks are the maximum expression of the Wayuú fabric. Are easy to recognize by their colors and
designs. The backpacks are made in crochet (a technique introduced by Catholic missionaries at the beginning
of the 20th century) or crocheted, and the making of each piece can take approximately 20 days.
If you want to have a unique piece of this ancestral craft, by inbox I give you information and I'll get it to you
anywhere in the world !!
GLOBAL TRADE & BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL SAS Colombia
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The Wayúu are an indigenous people that still jealously preserve their cultural traditions, among them,
the craft of weaving, taught according to the myth by the spider or Wale 'Kerü.
The women of this community, are dedicated to the fabric of hammocks or hammocks to sleep, backpacks or
wallets for ladies, and blankets of colors that highlight Wayúu beauty.
The backpacks are the maximum expression of the Wayuú fabric. Are easy to recognize by their colors and
designs. The backpacks are made in crochet (a technique introduced by Catholic missionaries at the beginning
of the 20th century) or crocheted, and the making of each piece can take approximately 20 days.
If you want to have a unique piece of this ancestral craft, by inbox I give you information and I'll get it to you
anywhere in the world !!
Discover some of them.
The Wayúu Indians, in La
Guajira, have gained worldwide recognition for their famous Susu backpacks,
which in the Wayuunaiki language means "what walks with one". For its
designs and vivid colors, Wayúu fabrics fascinate locals and tourists. The most
used motifs are the geometric figures that symbolize elements of nature
(animals, plants, stars, traces, etc.) and the abstract forms that are born
from the inspiration of the women of the tribe.
The Wayúu backpack is a
fundamental part of the clothing of the indigenous people of the region and one
of the best-known Colombian artisan products. For its elaboration the natives
spin wild cotton, magüey in wick and other natural fibers of the region, and
then twist ribbons of goat or beef to form threads, ropes and strings.
Although the backpack is
the quintessential example of the Wayúu Weaving, which has the Denomination of
Origin seal since 2011, there are many other products made with this weaving
technique, including jewelry, sandals and accessories. Here are some of them:
1. Chinchorros and hammocks
They are hanging beds. The
chinchorros have a double face to protect from the cold, they are elastic and
are made with loose fabrics, while the hammocks are heavier and their fabric is
more compact.
2. Wayúu backpack with leather
Unlike the traditional one,
made exclusively with cotton threads, the base of this backpack is woven and
the upper part is made of leather
3. large bags :
Now it is possible to wear
the colorful fabrics of the natives of La Guajira in bathing suits and sandals
4.Cosmetiquera and purses
The cotton threads are
strong enough to carry the cell phone, personal documents or cosmetics.
5.Bag Wayuu
Bag with cotton fabric and
leather handle. Unlike the backpack with leather, it has an inside pocket and
zipper..
6. Handles and bracelets
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