WAYUU-the people of the sun, sand and wind

Maripepe WAYUU was born under the philosophy of creating special pieces, hand made products of a high quality, innovative and timeless designs, Ready-to-wear fashion accessories. Maripepe WAYUU believes in special products with story behind.We are working personally with the Wayuu women who hand make each bag, we have created partnership that benefits both sides, and have therefore cut out the middle men, making sure they are fairly paid, work in good conditions, and take care of.The popularity of these bags is a great thing for these women who sustain their villages’ economy by hand making these pieces and selling them.These bags are made as part of the Wayuu women's culture and traditions; the skills are passed down from generation to generation.Each bag is one of a kind, takes 10-15 days to be made, and all designs and color choices are unique.