JWACHWU
Weaving, Protection

Represents protection, fertility, and the continuity of life through the systems that sustain species and food.

Within the Arhuaco worldview, JWACHWU evokes weaving as a sacred force that protects, orders, and preserves the relationship between people, nature, and territory. TUTU means mochila in Arhuaco, a carrier of care, identity, and memory.

Woven in alpaca wool, each thread is worked by Arhuaco women and keeps alive a tradition handed down across generations. Its materiality offers a strong, distinctive, and naturally hypoallergenic texture.

Its geometric patterns express protection, continuity, and ancestral memory through the woven form. This piece unites artisanal mastery, feminine wisdom, and a cultural legacy alive in every stitch.

Supporting this TUTU helps sustain fair compensation, respect for the weavers, and the local economy of the community.

SIZE
Large

MEASUREMENTS
Height: 32 cm
Width: 34 cm
Strap Width: 9.5 cm
Strap Length: 43 cm