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On the vast La Guajira Peninsula, between the desert, the sea, and the wind, live the Wayuu people. For them, every thread has a voice and every knot holds a memory. Their mochilas are not simple objects: they are stories woven with patience, love, and spiritual connection. They are guardians of a tradition passed down from generation to generation: the art of mochila weaving.
Legend has it that a magical spider named Wale'kerü taught the Wayuu women to weave. With patience and creativity, they learned to transform threads into symbols that narrate life itself: stars, paths, animals, and dreams. Since then, each stitch is more than a craft: it's an ancestral language.
Every Wayuu woman begins weaving at an early age, guided by her mother or grandmother. Weaving is learning to listen to the silence, to respect time, and to give shape to the universe in the palm of your hands.
Wayuu mochilas are not all the same. Each one bears the personal imprint of the person who weaves it: their thoughts, emotions, and memories. The vibrant colors represent the strength and joy of life; the soft, natural tones evoke the calm of the desert and a deep connection with the earth. Within the fibers are invisible messages: wishes for prosperity, protection, and ancestral memory.
For Wayuu women, weaving is a spiritual and social act. It means learning to be patient, listening to the silences, and respecting the rhythms of the universe. Therefore, when you give a backpack, you're not just giving an object, but a message woven with identity, resilience, and hope.
Thus, the Wayuu backpack becomes a bridge between generations. No matter how much the world changes, the echo of Wale'kerü lives on in every strand, along with the certainty that weaving is also about resisting, remembering, and dreaming.
At AMPM, we celebrate the art of the handmade, creating backpacks, tote bags, and accessories that combine tradition and contemporary design.
Our Colombian artisans transform each thread into a unique piece: backpacks that travel with you, totes that complement your style, and accessories that add that final touch of authenticity.
More than just products, they are pieces steeped in history, made to accompany you from dawn to dusk.
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Our bags are made for everyone.
Versatile designs, timeless colors, and hand-woven textures that tell stories beyond gender.
Each AMPM piece celebrates the individuality and unique style of the wearer—male or female—art created to express who you are.
Because handmade has no labels, only soul and purpose. 🌿
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Our yoga mat tassels and straps are handcrafted by Colombian artisans—perfect details to elevate your everyday style, from morning to night.
At AMPM, every purchase is a personalized experience. We offer secure payments, reliable shipping, and support throughout the entire process—from choosing your piece until it reaches your hands. Because handmade also deserves service provided with care and heart. 💛
You support artisanal work and promote fair trade. Each product is unique, handmade with dedication and soul. You combine contemporary design with the value of tradition. You enjoy quality, authenticity, and pieces that tell a story. You carry with you a part of Colombian art and culture
