Zikamu Arhuaca Bag
$125.00
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- Zikamu Arhuaca Bag
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: Beings of nature
Size: Large
* Body height: 13 inches / 33 cm
* Body width : 12 inches /31cm
* Strap Length : 42.5 inches / 108cm
PATTERN & MEANING:
This design honors Zikamu, the Centipede – a mythological creature symbolizing life, water springs, and their inhabitants. Through ancestral spirits transformed into mountains and lakes, the Arhuaco culture emerged.
Every living being serves a vital role in protecting forests, people, plants, water, air, and traditional seeds, ensuring the community’s survival.
To weave this print is to embody the purity of snowy peaks and strengthen their preservation.
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.