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Large Wayuu Bag Bright Green -
Large Wayuu Bag Bright Yellow -
Large Wayuu Bag Cornflower Blue -
Large Wayuu Bag Cross and Diamond Design in Red, Yellow and Brown -
Large Wayuu Bag Dark Blue -
Large Wayuu Bag Electric Blue -
Large Wayuu Bag Fawn Beige -
Large Wayuu Bag in Marbled Beige, Red, Yellow and Blue -
Large Wayuu Bag Light Beige -
Large Wayuu Bag Light Mustard -
Large Wayuu Bag Lime Green -
Large Wayuu Bag Monocolour in Olive Green -
Large Wayuu Bag Monocolour Tan -
Large Wayuu Bag Orange and Brown Unique Geometric Design -
Large Wayuu Bag Red, Black and White Geometric Design -
Large Wayuu Bag Rhombus Design in Marbled Beige, Pink, Blue, Orange and Yellow -
Large Wayuu Bag Sky Blue -
Large Wayuu Bag Turquoise Green -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Abstract Design in Blues and Greys -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Abstract Design in Multcolours -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Abstract Design in Pink, Turquoise, Brown and Beige -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Abstract Design in Red White and Black -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Abstract Shell Design in Beige and White -
Large Wayuu Bag Unique Arrow Design in Brown, Black and White
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.
