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In “La Guajira península”, we can find the Wayuu people, they are an indigenous tribe of old cultural heritage, a well-structured community integrated by artisans and workers (Check out this post for additional information)

Caption: Alvaro Jose Miranda. These vibrant colorful bags are unique.

THE KNOTTING, AS AN ART EXPRESSION BUT AS LIFESTYLE ASWELL

According to Mirja Wark, (Henri story institute, Belgium). The knowledge is given to the Wayuu girls from an early age, just after the first period, in a process called ”blanqueo” (whitening). In this process, they are taught about the art of natural medicine, manual arts and every task considered for women. In a matriarchal culture, the learning of the girls is very important. The women are responsible for transmitting the cultural heritage. (Want to know more about the wayuu knotting? Check out the interview to Mirja Wark).

That is why the knotting is something as ancient as themselves, intrinsic in their nature.

Caption: photographer Alvaro Jose Miranda.

 Caption: photographer Alvaro Jose Miranda. the knotting is something as ancient as themselves, intrinsic in their nature.

WHAT IS A KANA WAYUU?

One of the samples of artisan products of the Wayuu people are their bags, recognized in every corner of the world by their characteristic knotting, hand made with vibrant colors, good looking and above all, by the historical heritage they represent.

It is not a sourvenir product, it is a piece of their culture and history, avery bag is unique, and in NINA MOCHILA we are committed about showing you the Wayuu culture first-handed and through the bags fair trade, support the ancient and important Wayuu people

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Caption: photographer Alvaro Jose Miranda.  The bags are handmade by the Wayuu indigenous tribe

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