Tuesday, March 31, 2015
NEW LARGE MOCHILA ARHUACA FROM SIERRA NEVADA, COLOMBIA.
NEW LARGE MOCHILA ARHUACA FROM SIERRA NEVADA, COLOMBIA.
EXCHANGED AS WEDDING GIFTS WITHIN THE ARHUACO CULTURE THESE HAND KNOTTED MOCHILAS ARE GIVEN FROM THE GROOM'S FAMILY TO THE BRIDE'S FAMILY AND VISE VERSA. 100% VIRGIN WOOL IN NATURAL COLORS SPOOLED BY THE ARHUACOS, THESE BAGS ARE KNOTTED AND CAN TAKE FOUR MONTH TO COMPLETE. WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS MOCHILA ONE CONTRIBUTES TO THE CONSERVATION OF THE ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS AND INCOME GENERATION FOR THIS PRE-COLUMBIAN CULTURE. FURTHERMORE, YOUR PURCHASE CONTRIBUTES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION OF LA SIERRA NEVADA DE SANTA MARTA; AN EXCEPTIONAL AND UNIQUE NATURAL RESERVE AND PATRIMONY TO THE EARTH. THE ARCHUACO CULTURE IS EXEMPLARY OF MAN LIVING WITH NATURE IN HARMONY.
Approximate measurements:
Height 12 inches
Diameter 7.5 inches
Strap length 2 feet 11 inches
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