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Large Wayuu Bag Unique Chakana Cross Design in Red, Black, Brown and White -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Crashing Wave Design in Brown, Cream, Beige and Black -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Design Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue and Green -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Diamond and Abstract Design in Brown and Beige -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Diamond Design in Beige, Brown, White and Red -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Flower Design in Pink, Brown, and Turquoise -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Four Petal Design in Brown, Ochre, Soft Red, Black, Beige -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Geometric Design in Black and White -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Geometric Design in Blue and White -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Geometric Design in Marbled Beige, Red and Green -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Geometric Design In Red, Yellow and Blue -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Hexagon Design in Light Blue and Orange -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Labyrinth Design in Multiple Colours -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Labyrinth Design in White and Beige -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Labyrinth Design in Yellow, Blue and Black -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Labyrinth Step Design in Beige and Cream -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Marine Pattern in Blues, White and Orange -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Maze Design in Amber and White -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Multicolour Design -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Petal Design in Beige and White -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Rectangle Step Design on Red, Orange and Blues -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Rhombus Design in Orange, Green, Blue, Yellow and Brown -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Serpent Design in Marbled Beige, Pink and Yellow -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Serpentine Design in Pink, Turquoise, Brown and Beige
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wayuu bag?
A Wayuu bag (also known as a mochila wayuu) is a traditional handwoven bag made by the Wayuu people, an indigenous community from the La Guajira Peninsula on the Colombia–Venezuela border. Each bag is crocheted by hand from acrylic and cotton thread, featuring distinctive geometric patterns that carry cultural meaning unique to each artisan.
Are Wayuu bags ethically made?
Yes. At Akuaipa Artisans, we work directly with Wayuu artisans and pay a fair price for every bag. We never use middlemen, and 10% of our profits go directly to projects supporting Wayuu cultural preservation.
How long does it take to make a Wayuu bag?
A single wayuu mochila bag can take anywhere from 4 to 15 days to complete depending on the complexity of the pattern and size — a true testament to the skill and dedication of the artisan who made it.
