Father Nature Arhuaca
$125.00
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- Father Nature Arhuaca
The Arhuaca people have a deep connection with Mother Nature, and their objective is to protect and educate about the importance of preserving life. As a result, all Mochila Bags are crafted from virgin wool yarn sourced from their locally raised sheep. These bags are meticulously crocheted by hand, without the use of any dyes, using a self-sustainable process that has been practiced for centuries. Each Mochila piece is unique and features a design that represents a moment in nature or life.
Purchase a one-of-a-kind woven art piece created by indigenous Arhuaca women. These bags are manual masterpieces that showcase a highly specialized ancestral technique. Weaving holds great significance in their worldview. By purchasing one of these bags, you not only acquire a distinctive work of art, but also support indigenous communities, their way of life, and their artistic expression.
Material used : Native wool
Symbolism : Male Thought
Size: Large
* Body height: 14.5 inches / 37 cm
* Body width : 12.5 inches /32 cm
* Strap Length :50 inches / 127 cm
PATTERN & MEANING:
This engraving represents masculine thought, the connection with spiritual life and with our ancestral territory, to care for and heal it.
It is said that it links the power of dialogue, of words and thought with all the points considered sacred by the Arhuaco ancestors.
Its origin occurs before the creation of everything that exists, before the arrival of light, this thought was intertwined with threads and when the light arrived, the mother of the backpack and the fabric captured this symbol.
How to Wash Your Arhuaca Mochila
Before washing your mochila, remember that it is a delicate handmade piece that requires special care.
Follow these steps:
* Soak the mochila thoroughly in water for several minutes.
* Use a gentle, neutral soap. Never use bleach.
* Let it soak for several hours, then wash gently by hand.
* Hang to dry in a shaded area.
* To maintain the mochila’s shape and prevent wrinkles, place cardboard inside while drying.