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Handwoven in La Guajira
A Wayuu artisan hand-crochets each bag using skilled techniques and knowledge shared through generations.
Handwoven in Colombia
A Wayuu bag no one else in the world owns
Choose the exact bag you see. Every piece is handwoven by a Wayuu artisan in La Guajira, Colombia, individually photographed and one of a kind.
One of one · Individually photographed
4.98 from 129 verified customer reviews- Handwoven by Wayuu artisans
- One of one
- Durable Colombian acrylic thread
- Named artisan where documented
4.98 from 129 verified customer reviews
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From her hands to yours
Made by hand. Known by name.
Good provenance should be visible in the details: where a bag was woven, who made it when that is documented, and the exact piece that arrives.
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Linked to its maker
A maker’s name and portrait appear only when the attribution is documented. Other pieces keep an honest La Guajira provenance.
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The exact bag you choose
The piece photographed is the piece you receive. When it sells, it is gone for good.
Size guide
Find your perfect mochila
Compare each style and tap a size to see its approximate measurements.
Crossbody / shoulder
30 cmHeight
25 cmWidth
100–110 cmStrap
22 cmHeight
17 cmWidth
100–110 cmStrap
16 cmHeight
15 cmWidth
100–110 cmStrap
Currently unavailable
Tote mochila bags
30 cmHeight
25 cmWidth
58 cmStrap
22 cmHeight
17 cmWidth
45 cmStrap
Currently unavailable
16 cmHeight
15 cmWidth
41 cmStrap
Currently unavailable
Beach mochila bags
XL
47 cmHeight
33 cmWidth
67 cmStrap
Handbags
One size
15 cmHeight
25 cmWidth
150 cmStrap
Each mochila is handwoven, so dimensions may vary by approximately 1–5 cm. Straps can relax by 3–6 cm with regular use.
The story in the name
What’s a mochila?
Mochila is a Brisbane-based Australian store specialising in one-of-a-kind Wayuu bags handwoven by artisans in La Guajira, Colombia.
“Mochila” means bag in Spanish. A Wayuu mochila is hand-crocheted in a continuous spiral, and every available piece is individually photographed so you choose the exact bag you receive.
Meet the artisans
Wayuu heritage
A living tradition, woven by hand
Wayuu weaving knowledge is shared through generations in La Guajira, Colombia. Colour, pattern and small variations are part of what makes every handwoven piece genuine.
A gift with a story
The gift she’ll actually use
Choose her exact one-of-a-kind bag and add beautiful gift wrapping in the cart. No one else will ever have the same piece.
