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Black mochila with a dense geometric figure in turquoise, orange and fuchsia, resting on linen in warm daylight.One of a kind · Nº 112
Woman with her face turned away carrying the black and turquoise mochila with its pink strap over her shoulder.
Close-up of the mochila: weave, pattern and braided tassels in detail.

Iwouya

Mochila Geométrica · Turquoise

Turquoise, orange and fuchsia on black — densely set, cleanly counted.

CHF 89€85

This piece exists exactly once — it's only reserved when you complete your order.

On a black ground stand the quartered figures of the iwouya in turquoise, orange and fuchsia — the densest drawing La Guajira weaves, and the one that costs the most rows. A broad orange band splits the body across the middle; below it the turquoise deepens towards petrol. The black holds it all together. One of a kind.

Fair & direct.

This piece was sourced in La Guajira through a direct partnership — with a commitment to fair pay. As soon as we can introduce the weavers with their consent, we'll share their stories here.

Woven in La Guajira

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Pattern (kaana)

Iwouya

The Pleiades that announce the rains and the planting — renewal.

Meanings are given as they were passed down to us.

Details

Size
Medium
Diameter
15 cm
Height
23 cm
Strap
92 cm
Craft
Woven entirely by hand — from colour-rich acrylic yarn, the weavers' own choice of material: hard-wearing, colourfast and hand-washable.

How we measure

StrapHeightØ Diameter

Height is measured without strap or tassels. The strap length is the full band — the drop (shoulder to bag) is about half of that, here roughly 46 cm.

Typical for size Medium: Ø 15–18 cm, height 20–24 cm, strap 85–110 cm. Every mochila is made by hand, so an individual piece can sit a little outside these figures.

All measurements are approximate. As each mochila is handmade and one of a kind, its pattern, colours and exact dimensions may vary slightly from the photograph shown.

Need exact measurements, or have a question about this piece? We are happy to measure it for you. Get in touch →

Care: Hand-wash cold, dry flat, do not wring.

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Macro shot of the dense Wayuu weave with a kaana pattern

The weave, up close

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