Mochila bags are made by Wayuu Tribeswomen, an indigenous people who live near the borders of both Colombia and Venezuela. Each bag is incredibly labor intensive to make and can take over 40 hours to make each one! You can check out and purchase original Wayuu Taya bags here where the proceeds from the sale of these bags goes back to the Wayuu people.
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Аннаsaid...i just love this bag!stunning!
May 10, 2011 9:26 AM
Lianasaid...those bags are soo amazing, i love all the bright colors and intricate patterns! there's so much effort that goes into each one, but they turn out great!
and no worries, google is always a pain to deal with :P
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Jessiesaid...the bags are incredible. i love it! and so are the colors. i am huge fan of ethiopian patterns and colors.
xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/
Alicesaid...Gosh, I want one!
Just a Silhouette
Francesca Felixsaid...I have such an obsession for all these bags.. i seriously buy one everytime i travel. LOVE these !!
xo
francesca
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GIAAsaid...we represent Wayuu Taya at our showroom, love their bags! Need to get me one!
xoxo
G.
http://giaa-fashion.blogspot.com
sammi burley (chase.dakota)said...amazing bag!!
i am having the same post problems :(
check out my giveaway
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MAMMAandTheCoolsaid...There is something even more special about these bags knowing the story of how they are made.
And yes, BLOGGER is driving me CRAZY today!! :(
MAMMAandTheCoolsaid...There is something even more special about these bags knowing the story of how they are made.
And yes, BLOGGER is driving me CRAZY today!! :(
Barbiesaid...The best things in the world take time to create, like these bags. Absolute works of art.
I will pass your link to my sister who is married to a gorgeous Colombian man. They both support local indigenous communities in that area.
Thanks for sharing this!
Barbie
Byron Bay Botanica
Oh.Kate.said...Such beautiful bags!
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@ohhmytash
Wear The Canvassaid...ahhhh! amazing! so beautiful
May 10, 2011 1:49 PMwinniesaid...i absolutely love all these bags! amazing post!
-Winnie
http://winniereally.blogspot.com
Caddysaid...Such lovely colors! So vibrant and alive!!
May 10, 2011 3:41 PM
Wang's Factorysaid...These bags are awesome! Have to get my hands on one
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TERI REES WANGsaid...Cheers!... to the wild creative genius hearts of women, world wide.
May 10, 2011 3:49 PM
Mariannesaid...these bags are actually amazing. i love them.
May 10, 2011 5:02 PM
Camila Bsaid...i'm from Colombia and this post makes me feel proud of it, is really nice that you took the time to write something about the women who make every 'mochila' with so much love & effort.
@camila_lff
xo
S.said...my mom has those bags in so many different shapes and colors! really beautiful
love, selina
http://selinaderuijter.blogspot.com/
Sophiesaid...Wish I had seen these before. This post has already made me add one to this weekends shopping list. Perfect and an amazing cause. Thanks! x
May 10, 2011 10:10 PM
SAMANTHAsaid...This is amazing, thank you so much for sharing - I love your blog, I am definitely buying one of these beauties.
xx
www.dragonnfruit.com
AMELIAsaid...I have been looking for a bag like this forever, slouchy, tribal and authentic. Thank you so much for sharing!
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SPYTsaid...if you like these, check out the molas made by the Kuna indians of Panama. they make super intricate geometric designs and nature-inspired pieces from layers and layers of fabric. talk about labor-intensive.
May 11, 2011 3:26 AM
majasaid...I love the colors! Beautiful indeed. To have one of them in my closet would make my day <3
May 11, 2011 3:41 AM
Prim and Pimpsaid...wow love the bags! and such a good cause.
xoxo
P&P
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Isabellasaid...I love these bags. All the colors are so vibrant and amazing. I want one!
May 11, 2011 12:34 PM
Reneesaid...These are amazing! I love all of the colors, I think I might be needing one.
Renee
http://www.blogspot.com/dominant-traits
jessica januarysaid...ahhh overload. amazing.
january, x
jessicajanuary.com
Ebbiesaid...OMG, I want them all lol
May 13, 2011 3:43 AMmarthasaid...I knew these and just love them !!
Not only are they incredibly gorgeous and unique but they also help you contribute to those lovely hard working people in a small amount !!
So lovely !
on my list for sure !!
Thank you for sharing !!
miss unkonsaid...thank you for sharing not only such beaeutiful bags but a cause that cares for the people behind the beauty of this craft.
xx
miss unkon
www.missunkon.com
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