Collantes Arhuaca

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This bag was handwoven in the heart of the world, La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, by indigenous Arhuaca women. The process to make it consists of obtaining the sheep wool, selecti ng it, washing it, drying it, spinning it, and then weaving the natural beige unicolor bag. The bag weaving takes about three weeks, and the beading takes about one more week. Each bag holds a special meaning. For the Arhuaca culture, it represents the womb of the woman and is one of the sacred symbols; it is the materialization of the thoughts of its creator. Technique: Arhuaca weaving. Approximate dimensions: Height: 22 cm Base width: 15 cm Straps length: 96 cm Straps width: 8 cm Show more