Sundae | Wayuu Crossbody Bucket Bag SALE

Typical dimensions (approx): L: 20 cm, W: 25cm, D: 16 cm, strap length: 110 to 115cm.

Due to the hand made nature of each design, bottom of the bag, size and shape will differ slightly.

🌍 Supporting ethical & handmade clothing, Wayuu craftsmanship and sustainable fashion.

🧵 Empowering Wayuu women to develop their weaving skills.


The Story

The Arhuaco Mochila bags are the most representative item of the Arhuaco people. These organic and 100% natural cross-body bags are mainly worn by male members of the Arhuaco people. The bags are only woven by Wati (the Arhuaco women), who posses the energy and wisdom to make this unique creation for their husband.

It is not only the intricate and time-consuming technique that makes them so special, but the ancient traditions and symbolism that they represent make them so fascinating too. The human story is lovingly imprinted on each bag; the spiritual and cosmological meaning expands beyond its aesthetic appeal.

The Mochila allows women to record their thoughts within their very fibres and therefore keep the wife in connection with her husband for all their lives.

The authentic, organic fabric used for the Mochila bags usually comes from sheep's wool that the Arhuaca women and children make at home. Every 4 months, in the new moon, the Arhuaca women shear the sheep to make the thread for their Mochilas. The process is time consuming as they have to both make the thread and then spin it into a yarn.

The natural colours and pigments are made from plants, roots, bark and wood from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Originally, Mochilas were woven only with natural fibers from their lands, such as fique and cotton. Later the Spanish introduced sheep's wool.

The bags usually carry indigenous drawings or representations of animals and other objects of their cosmology.

Hand-wash only and please treat with the love, respect and care they deserve.

Ethical | Bespoke | Handmade

Every Bombaby piece is a labour of love, not mass production. Designed in Rutland and handcrafted in Jaipur, our bespoke block print bedding and quilted accessories take 4–6 weeks to create - from hand-blocking and stitching, to quilting and their voyage from India to the UK.

Each fabric is printed to order by skilled artisans using the centuries-old technique of hand block printing - an intricate process where wooden blocks are hand-carved, dipped in natural dyes, and carefully pressed onto fabric, layer by layer. Because of this, you may notice small smudges, ink splashes, or slight variations in the print - these are not flaws, but the hallmarks of true craftsmanship.

To reduce waste, we also use surplus fabrics for linings, piping, and trims - so colours and patterns may vary slightly from batch to batch. This only adds to the bespoke, one-of-a-kind nature of our designs.

Unlike factory-made textiles, no two pieces are ever identical, making your item truly unique. These handcrafted details are a badge of authenticity, celebrating slow fashion, tradition, and artistry.

We also print to order to minimise waste and plant a tree for every purchase, helping to offset emissions.

Love the story behind your piece? Discover more about our artisans and their time-honoured craft in our full ‘How it’s Made’ section.

Speedy Shipping | Hassle-Free Returns

UK Shipping via Royal Mail Tracked
📦 Standard Delivery (Tracked 48): £3.95
🚚 FREE Standard Delivery on orders over £100
⚡ Speedy Standard (Tracked 24): £4.95
🚀 Express (Special Delivery): £10*
*Order by 11am for same-day dispatch. A signature is required.

International Shipping
🌍 Standard shipping under 2kg: £20
(Exact rates calculated at checkout.)
📢 Customs & taxes are the customer’s responsibility.

Easy Returns
🔄 Changed your mind? No problem! Simply head to our online returns portal [HERE] to purchase your return label - quick, seamless, and hassle-free.
✅ Returns within 14 days in unused condition = full refund.
🛍️ Sale items: Eligible for a refund.
⚡ Samples & seconds: Credit note only.

For full details, read our shipping & returns policy here.