These fique mochila bags were hand-woven by the women of the indigenous Sierra Nevada community of Santa Marta in Colombia.

Naturally dyed with extracts and pigments from plants native to the area. with some particularities in the aesthetics and elaboration of the work, each one according to its uses and customs.

When weaving, the woman always inserts in each stitch the thought of prosperity, protection and care for nature, which are implicit in each stitch. The colours of these bags are extracted from native plants, leaves, reeds, flowers and bark of trees to give them natural colours..

A 100% natural, vegan and highly durable product.

Fique (Furcraea andina) is a plant similar to the agave plant, Sisal and Fique derive from the same botanical family, the agave plant, the difference is that the Fique’s fibers are more of a premium quality compared to the Sisal as they are shinier, delicate and flexible. The Fique plant doesn't need any chemical or fertilizer to grow and needs small amounts of water to grow, making it a very resourceful fiber and a great sustainable option for natural fibers. Fique is one of the most durable and strong natural fibers, not long ago, it's threads were usually woven into rugh sacks to store and carry coffe and cacao beans.

Due to its nature, variations in colour may occur with use of the product. It is recommended not to expose it to prolonged exposure to the sun or humidity. If necessary, dry clean only.

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Material: fique

Measures: approximately

N.B: This product is hand-crafted, so it may have small imperfections. These irregularities are not to be considered defects, but characteristics that make each article unique and authentic.

Made in Sierra Nevada - Colombia