
Pajaritos Cushion
Inspired in indigenous mythology Birds play an important role in indigenous people’s myth. For example, believe the Wayuu that before humans lived on earth, it was ruled by birds. Even today birds...
This pouch is ideal to store small items.
It has two loops at the ends with which a leather strap can be attached to turn the clutch easily into a bag.
Size Small: 19 cm x 16 cm x 2 cm.
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Design based on indigenous mythology
Birds play an important role in indigenous people’s myth. For example, believe the Wayuu that before humans lived on earth, it was ruled by birds. Even today birds like the eagle represents the Ipuana Wayuu clan. Birds stand for a mythical ancestor who emblematically marks the family groups as a totem.
Made in Venezuela
Venezuela is after Haiti the second poorest country in South America! With your order, you are helping the Wayuu indigenous people in Venezuela to secure an income. The production of the tapestry is a good source of income for the Wayuu in Venezuela. Especially, because the indigenous people earn in Colombian pesos. Thereby, escaping the high inflation rate in Venezuela.
Material: Polyacrylic yarn 100% produced by the factory Miratex in Colombia. Azo dye-free, Iso-Standard 9001: 2000.
Design based on indigenous mythology
Birds play an important role in indigenous people’s myth. For example, believe the Wayuu that before humans lived on earth, it was ruled by birds. Even today birds like the eagle represents the Ipuana Wayuu clan. Birds stand for a mythical ancestor who emblematically marks the family groups as a totem.
Made in Venezuela
Venezuela is after Haiti the second poorest country in South America! With your order, you are helping the Wayuu indigenous people in Venezuela to secure an income. The production of the tapestry is a good source of income for the Wayuu in Venezuela. Especially, because the indigenous people earn in Colombian pesos. Thereby, escaping the high inflation rate in Venezuela.
Material: Polyacrylic yarn 100% produced by the factory Miratex in Colombia. Azo dye-free, Iso-Standard 9001: 2000.
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Design by Dr. Lourdes Grollimund Dr. Lourdes Grollimund designed this piece. Lourdes researches the western tendencies, seasonal color styles and motifs in a benchmarking analysis. This results in...
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Design by Dr. Lourdes Grollimund Dr. Lourdes Grollimund designed this piece. Lourdes researches the western tendencies, seasonal color styles and motifs in a benchmarking analysis. This results in...
Design by Dr. Lourdes Grollimund Dr. Lourdes Grollimund designed this piece. Lourdes researches the western tendencies, seasonal color styles and motifs in a benchmarking analysis. This results in...
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...
Made with GOTS certified cottonMama Tierra uses sustainable materials such as GOTS certified cotton yarn from Peru. Since most indigenous textiles are made from plastic based yarns, the production...