Mama Tierra uses GOTS-certified cotton yarn. Since most indigenous textiles are made from plastic-based yarns, the production of the Mama Tierra accessories, avoids using fossil-fuel by-products contributing to a reduction in plastic waste in indigenous land. Machine washable, handwash cycle only. Make it lie flat on a drying rack or hang to air dry.
Parcels are dispatched within 2 days only after receipt of payment. Parcels are shipped with Swiss Post or UPS. Delivery times are within 5 working days in Switzerland and 10 plus days in and outside Europe, depending on the courier’s policy.
As a charity project, each return is a challenge. Therefore, returns are only accepted in case of damaged goods within 7 days after receiving the order, with exceptions. Sales are final, cannot be returned.
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The delightful tapestry charms depict details from beloved Mama Tierra designs. Ideal decoration for handbags and backpacks. Can be a great and meaningful gift for any occasion like birthday, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduation, Secret Santa or any other celebration. Just looking at the charm will put anybody in a good mood!
The Butterfly Charm
This cosmic butterfly is part of our Lucky Sky design. For the Wayuu, like in many cultures, butterflies are symbols of love and sensitivity.
“Butterfly come soon
my heart beats with excitement
Come, I want to contemplate your angelic dance
among the gentle breeze of my land.”
Candid Butterfly in Oda al útero primigenio by Wayuu poet Livio Suarez.
Butterfly Tapestry charm
-Handmade with organic cotton.
-Size: L9 cm x H9 cm x W1.5 cm
-Leather strap: L7 cmx W1 cm
-Silver swivel hook
-Weight: 25 gram
-Made in Venezuela
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Lovingly handmade
Our Butterfly Charm impact:
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Family Food
Baskets
1
Plastic Bottles
Saved
1
Hours of
Manual Labor
Tapestry Technique
In the 1970s, Wayuu tapestry or image making was particularly popular.
Empowering indigenous
girls and women
You can save and change lives with your purchase.
Human rights activists founded Mama Tierra in 2015 to promote gender equality for indigenous women in Colombia and Venezuela while protecting Mother Earth. Thus, Mama Tierra's accessories empower not only those who wear them, but especially those who make them.