The Wayuu Tayu Foundation is a not for profit organization founded by Venezuelan model Patricia Velasquez almost 10 years ago.   The foundation’s goal is to help out the 450,000 Wayuu people who are indigenous to the Guajira Peninsula of northern Colombia and Venezuela. One of the ways to raise money is through the gorgeous, one of a kind, handmade, woven handbags that the Wayuu women make at a women’s center, called Shukumajaya,  that teaches these women about family planning and parenting skills as well as with general nutrition and hygiene.  This is a mutually beneficial arrangement because at the same time these women are learning they are producing bags that allow them to continue their traditions to their culture to share with the rest of the world. Proceeds from the sales of these exquisite bags are used to help all Wayuu people, women, men, and children.

Since all of the bags are handmade they all will vary slightly from one to another. Each color combination has its own unique geometric pattern on the bag. All of the bags have long shoulder straps and long tassled drawstring closures. There is a numbered logo wooden ring on the handbags as well. These bags are perfect spring and summer everyday bags are are especially great if you want a boho chic look.

Wayuu Taya Foundation Susu Bag

This style bag is also available in so many colors ranging from neutrals and greys to bright shades of blue. You can click the above link to learn more about this foundation, its bags, and all of the other colors available.

Click on any of the pictures below to see recently added Wayuu bags