Purpose
A living and practicing Arhuaco culture with growth opportunities that do not require abandonment of the traditional lifestyle.
Nearly all Mama Mochila artisans live as homesteaders, growing their own food in remote mountains and caring for large families.
Our model emphasizes gender and generational inclusion, use of low impact materials, fine technique and artistic creativity.
Mama Mochila strengthens Arhuaco families, culture and tradition through the ethical sale of handmade, nature conscious Arhuaco craft.
With your support, Indigenous Arhuaco artisans access the global market, develop new products and preserve their craft heritage.
Florinda
Villafañe
Yanira
Villafañe
Claudia
Villafañe
Benerexa
Villafañe
Foundation Advisors
Mama Mochila
Mama Mochila
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.
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.
Wendy Backlund
Mama Mochila
Mama Mochila
Heritage Visionaries
Mama Mochila
Yolima
Torres
Blasina
Torres
Santiago
Izquierdo
Domingo
Villafane
Next Generation
Mama Mochila
Diana
Villafañe
Dwirkuney
Villafañe
Liliana
Villafañe
Dia Luz
Maribel
Torres
Mary Luz
Villafañe
Mayerlis
Villafañe
Neji
Villafañe
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