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From P.E.T. bottles yarnThis yarn was obtained from recycled PET bottles - no less than 48 PET bottles are needed to produce one kilogram of yarn. This is done by spinning granulate obtained from...
GOTS Certified CottonThe yarn used is GOTS certified cotton from Peru. So far, most of the native textiles in the Caribbean are made of polyacrylic, for which plastic is needed. By using and...
GOTS certified organic yarnMama Tierra uses sustainable materials such as GOTS certified cotton yarn from Peru. Since most indigenous textiles are made from plastic based yarns, the production of...
GOTS-certified cottonThe yarn used in this clutch is GOTS certified cotton from Peru. Most indigenous textiles in the Caribbean are made from polyacrylic, which is why plastic waste accumulates...
GOTS certified cottonThe yarn used in this clutch is GOTS certified cotton from Peru. Most indigenous textiles in the Caribbean are made from polyacrylic, which is why plastic waste accumulates...
Pompons pendant Wayuu indigenous people carefully create these pompon pendants by hand. Their use has no limits. Whether as a key ring to pimp your bag or as a unique decorative piece, these...
Design by Coral HernandezDesigner Coral Hernandez Finol comes from Venezuela and works for Custo Barcelona, Desigual and Mango, among others. Coral found inspiration for this design in two places....
Crochet! This bag was lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Their creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of their handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Inspired by Jepira Jepira is the place where the dead live! We took inspiration from the Wayuu indigenous peoples' beliefs about the afterlife to create this tapestry. According to the oral...
Inspired by Mother NatureIn Wayuunaiki, the language of the Wayuu, "Yosuzi" means desert flower. This design was inspired by the beautiful cactus flowers that grow in the dry desert lands of the...
Inspired by Indigenous mythology The Maa’ala snake, also present in the “Isashii Collection”, refers to the totemic animal of the Uraliyu clan and is based on one of their myths. Following the oral...
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Inspired by Frida KahloDid you know that Frida Kahlo had Indigenous roots? Her mother was a Tehuana! In her artistic work, Frida addressed post-colonialism as well as gender and racial inequality...
Design inspired by popular believesThis design is based on the South American popular belief of the “Evil Eye”. In Spanish, “Mal de Ojo” denotes the idea that disapproving looks can cause harm to...
Inspired by Indigenous mythology The Maa’ala snake, also present in the “Isashii Collection”, refers to the totemic animal of the Uraliyu clan and is based on one of their myths. Following the oral...
Inspired by Frida KahloDid you know that Frida Kahlo had Indigenous roots? Her mother was a Tehuana! In her artistic work, Frida addressed post-colonialism as well as gender and racial inequality...
Dedicated to Venezuelan biodiversityAs a non-profit organization, Mama Tierra is committed to protecting the environment to preserve one of the most incredible coastal lagoons in the world. Sloths...
From P.E.T. bottles yarnThis yarn was obtained from recycled PET bottles - no less than 48 PET bottles are needed to produce one kilogram of yarn. This is done by spinning granulate obtained from...
Inspired by Mother NatureIn Wayuunaiki, the language of the Wayuu, "Yosuzi" means desert flower. This design was inspired by the beautiful cactus flowers that grow in the dry desert lands of the...
Inspired by Indigenous mythology According to the oral tradition of the Wayuu Indigenous peoples, Maa'ala was a free-spirited young woman who refused to marry. Out of anger and revenge, the man who...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Wayuu indigenous people carefully create these pompons by hand. These pompon hair ties are fun to wear!
Handmade! Material: 100% Polyacrylic yarn produced by the factory Miratex in Colombia. Azo dye-free, Iso-Standard 9001: 2000.
Inspired by indigenous mythology Birds play an important role in indigenous myths. For example, the Wayuu believe that the earth was ruled by birds before it was inhabited by humans. Even today,...
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Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
CrochetThis bag was lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Their creativity, expertise and learning abilities are reflected in the quality of their handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
Crochet! This bag has been lovingly handmade by Wayuu indigenous women. Her creativity, expertise and learning ability are reflected in the quality of her handicrafts. A high-quality bag is...
MAMA TIERRA is a Swiss non-profit organization (NPO) that has been supporting indigenous peoples since 2014 in their quest for self-determination, human rights and environmental protection. 600,000 Wayuu inhabit the northernmost tip of South America, in a desertic area called La Guajira, located in both Colombia and Venezuela.
Cultural value
Indigenous peoples should be able to earn a living in their own cultural context rather than working in mines, factories or households in the city, not to mention smuggling.
Fair trading
Opening trade routes for the Wayuu, taking their crafts to the global market, thereby benefiting indirectly a community of 883 people per month.
Mama Tierra is rescueing flamingos in one of Venezuela's most important coastal lagoons. The swamp "Los Olivitos" is the habitat, shelter and nesting area of the largest population of flamingos in the Caribbean. In 1996, it was declared a Ramsar area. So a wetland of international importance because of its biodiversity.
Give indigenous women access to solar energy!
With this project we support the Wayuu indigenous people in La Guajira. This place is located in the north of South America between Colombia and Venezuela. Unfortunately, these indigenous people do not lead an idyllic life there, as it is often romantically portrayed, but they fight for their existence.
Mama Tierra offers soap making workshops to women, as regular hand washing with soap is one of the most effective precautionary measures against diarrhea diseases.
Mama Tierra opens trade routes for the Wayuu, taking their crafts to the global market. As a result, a community of 833 people are indirectly benefiting from our work. Indigenous peoples are thus able to earn a living in their own cultural context rather than working in mines, factories or households in the city, not to mention smuggling.
