A living and practicing Arhuaco culture with growth opportunities that do not require abandonment of the traditional lifestyle.

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Nearly all Mama Mochila artisans live as homesteaders, growing their own food in remote mountains and caring for large families.

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Our model emphasizes gender and generational inclusion, use of low impact materials, fine technique and artistic creativity.

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Mama Mochila strengthens Arhuaco families, culture and tradition through the ethical sale of handmade, nature conscious Arhuaco craft.

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With your support, Indigenous Arhuaco artisans access the global market, develop new products and preserve their craft heritage.

Florinda

Villafañe

Yanira

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Villafañe

Claudia

Villafañe

Benerexa

Villafañe

Cecilia Villafane

Founder and owner of Serankwa, organic coffee and cacao, Cecilia has been our community liaison for nearly a decade.

Yolima Torres

Product developer and custom order guru, Yolima blends innovation and fine traditional technique.

Alex Torres Gaitan

Alex created this website and is behind our branding, video editing and overall project support.

Tatiana Rubio

As an anthropology student, Tatiana kindly donates her time as a tri-lingual translator and project assistant.

Anna Gouznova

In 2016, Anna formed Mama Mochila as a way to respond to the economic and social injustice experienced by Arhuaco families that once shared their homes with her in 2010.

Where would we be without Wendy? Wendy rallies the world about Mama Mochila artisans and their talent! She is our soundboard and cheerleader.

Yolima

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Torres

Blasina

Torres

Santiago

Izquierdo

Domingo

Villafane

Diana

Villafañe

Dwirkuney

Villafañe

Liliana

Villafañe

Dia Luz

Maribel

Torres

Mary Luz

Villafañe

Mayerlis

Villafañe

Neji

Villafañe