Fwitimbiro Mochila Arhuaca Colombian Unisex Handmade Bag

Fwitimbiro Mochila Arhuaca Colombian Unisex Handmade Bag

This deep, round Woven Bag is made of 100% virgin wool by extremely talented and skilled indigenous women from La Sierra Nevada in Santa Marta, Colombia. This beautiful and elaborated Bag has variations of Earth tones, including variations of brown, beige and tan.

The Arhuaco people believe that when a woman is weaving a bag she is weaving her thoughts as well. Each bag has a unique pattern and meaning that reveals the thought the women who made the bag had in mind. For instance, this bag's design represents a lightning or "Fwitimbiro" in the Arhuaco language. The Mochila Arhuaca is one of the most important handicrafts in the Colombian culture. Before, only the Arhuacos would use them but nowadays these Mochilas have become a trend not only for Colombians but from people all over the world. This fun-to-wear and decorative bag has plenty of room for your items!

Facts at a glance:

Handmade Mochila by the Arhuaco community

Made in Colombia.

Material: 100 % virgin wool.

Color: Earth tones.

Depth: 15 inches.

Diameter: 11 inches.

Strap Height: 16.5 inches.

Strap Width: 4 inches.