Medium Wayuu Bag - Sadie

£100.00

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These beautiful, bright, handcrafted bags are woven by women of the indigenous Colombian Wayuu tribe. Using traditional techniques passed down the generations from mother to daughter, each bag is an attractive and unique art piece.

  • Handmade
  • Packs flat for travel/storage
  • Hand washable
  • Durable
  • Comfortable cross body strap
  • Secure tie fastening
Detail

Behind these beautiful woven bags is a captivating story of creativity and craft.

Handmade by the women of the Wayuu tribe in Columbia using traditional weaving techniques exclusively by hand, with each bag taking over 3 weeks to complete.

They really are a textile work of art; each bag is completely unique, and the weavers select their vibrant colours and intricate designs.

So other than their authentic, artisan roots, what makes these bags so brilliant?

• Brilliantly versatile – you can pack them flat, making them great for travel and storage.

• They’re machine washable!

• You can tie our Wayuu bags closed, keeping all your valuables safe.

• They have a wide crossbody strap sits comfortably across the body, which is comfortable, even on a bare shoulder.

• They come in 3 handy sizes:

Medium Wayuu – is the perfect handbag, fits all your daily essentials.

Large Wayuu – is deceptively large – this would be big enough to take all day to the beach, you can fit a hammam towel, book, sunscreen, everything you might need.

Zuzu Tote Bag – is really big – great as a travel bag, or even an overnight bag, gym bag, or shopping bag!

Dimensions/Fit
Approximate measurements: width 30cm, height 22cm, strap 100cm
Materials
Cotton/nylon mix
Care Instructions
Gentle hand wash. Dry flat.