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j.crew's wayuu mochila bag
05.23.2010 
The moment I saw this bag in the June J.Crew catalogue, I knew I had to have it! I was lucky enough to purchase it before it sold out, but I can't imagine that they wouldn't restock it. The bag is especially cool because it's handwoven by the women of the Wayuu tribe, "an indegenous community that has lived along the coast of Columbia and Venezuela for centuries." I'd love to purchase a something like it for my little sister-- does anyone know of an online vendor who sells similar products? Any shared knowledge would be greatly appreciated!
tagged columbia, j.crew, wayuu mochila bag in fashion
columbia, j.crew, wayuu mochila bag in fashion
Reader Comments (26)
had it in my cart and it was sold out before I could check out-bummer! I'm on a mission to find one!
We'll find something similar-- I'm sure of it! There has to be some sort of online vendor that sells like-minded bags :)
Hi! I was one of the people that worked in the Wayuu Mochila Project for BeLive 2009. Thanks to this initiative and the amazing leadership of Lauren Santo Domingo, we got a group of 40 world-renowned designers to intervene the Wayuu hand-woven handicraft. J Crew was one of the invited designers and fell in love with the bags! Silvia Tcherassi also included the mochila bags as a party version in her new fall-winter collection. We are so proud of this amazing initiative and the push it has given the Wayuu women. We hope this project will continue bringing such a positive impact to communities as to the world of fashion! If you would like further details on the project don't hesitate to visit BeLive webpage at www.belivecolombia.org Thank you so much!
Try this:
http://www.faridaspassions.com/categories/Accessories/CUMBIART-Artesania-Colombiana-Mochila-Bag/
This is the closest I have come--I just got my J.Crew Catalog this week and as soon as I got online I saw it was sold out. I've been looking for them ever since.
Lindsay -- thanks so much! I'm obsessed with the tonal pink one.. I think it'd be perfect for my little sister. You are awesome for commenting about this. I would have never found this website otherwise!
I am selling mochilas made by the Guajira natives. I have a couple of bags already and waiting for more. I can e-mail you the pictures. You can contact me at: lvalenc@yahoo.com
this is their store - http://www.wdhstore.com/wayuu/html/store/category.htm?itemid=1
They are gorgeous. I first saw them at Yoya in NYC last year. They also showcased some on their blog www.yoyanyc.com . I called the store but they are sold out as well but may be getting more soon.
http://mochilaswayuu.tumblr.com/
You will find them cheaper here.
we LOVE mochila bags. we found them in a few places (cheaper and more colorful!!)
http://honestlywtf.com/steals/mochila-madness
I'm on the same boat as all of you. As soon as I received the catalog and saw this bag I fell in love with it, but to my dissapointment it was already sold out!!!, I've been looking online for it, but I haven't seen the same one. I
I went to Colombia and bought my first one, they are amazing, they are trully unique. I founds this site where they sell them, lots of designs and colors very very cool...
http://colombianstyle.com
I am from the Wayuu magic land, "La Guajira" peninsula the Northeast part of South America, I wear, all the time, these attractive unique colorful "mochilas" . On my road, many people ask me for my bags, therefore, I decided to bring with me some to USA anytime that I visit my land. You could contact me by ilacouture@yahoo.com for the pictures, just from/to USA.
wow! First of all, I love your blog header. Second of all, your post (and all the following comments) really helped me to find some links!
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www.xAZDdesign.com
i live in colombia and have a bunch of bags i just purchased from a wayuu womens coop. i will be shipping from canada in a few weeks. email me if you are interested and i will send you photos and prices izzie_ca@hotmail.com i have various colours & sizes
finally new Mochilas Wayuu arrived!!
Go to www.FARIDASPASSIONS.com
More beautiful colours...unique and Authentic Wayuu creations straight from the Guajira...true tribal spirit ...check them out =
http://www.faridaspassions.com/categories/Accessories/WAYUU-SUSU-Mochila-Bag-Bolsa-Bonita-/
J.Crew Mochilas are amazing...they are the most beautiful bags...I found this website where they have many designs and colors of the Mochilas Wauu...check it out. http://colombianstyle.com
The Wayuu mochila is becoming a national symbol for Colombia. My sisters and I own CordoBags. We have Wayuu mochilas and another style of mochila handcrafted on a loom. We also have cana flecha bags. We have a direct relationship with the tribes making our products.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CordoBags/174791884889
Our website is being under construction, soon we'll be able to sell on line, but in the mean time you can check http://cordobags.com/
Thanks for having this blog, I didn't realize how many people like these bags. No matter where you buy them from you'll be helping the Wayuu women.
Hi, I have a fair trade store called Global Handmade Hope. We have several of these bags and more are expected to arrive from Colombia with in the next couple of weeks. I feel in love with the bags on trip to Colombia and brought them back to sell. Next thing I knew they were being featured in J. Crew and In Style. So wonderful to see these women getting an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty through their craft. Our web is www.GlobalHandmadeHope.com
I sell the bags. Please contact me via email alicia@mexicaninteriors.com. August 26,2010