Noche Wayuu Mochila Crossbody Bag

The night sky has been inspiring people considerably longer than anyone thought to put it on a mood board.

Hand-crocheted by Indigenous Wayúu artisans in La Guajira, Colombia, the Noche Mochila takes its inspiration from nights beneath the stars in the remote rancherías of the region. Its deep, graphic pattern turns that landscape into something considerably more portable. Each mochila takes days to crochet by hand, with the pattern, tension, and small variations reflecting the individual artisan who made it. A woven strap, drawstring closure, and generous bucket shape make it practical enough for everyday use, which is a rather ordinary job for something carrying generations of textile knowledge.

The Details

• Traditional Wayúu mochila crossbody bag
• Hand-crocheted by Indigenous Wayúu artisans
• Noche design inspired by nights in La Guajira
• Durable acrylic yarn
• Drawstring closure + woven shoulder strap
• Each bag will vary slightly
• Gentle machine wash; do not tumble dry, bleach, or iron
• Handmade in La Guajira, Colombia

Sizes

• Small: approx. 6.7" base × 7.9" H
• Medium: approx. 7.9" base × 9.1" H
• Large: approx. 9.4" base × 11" H

About the Brand:  One Thread Collective

One Thread Collective started because the women making the bags knew exactly what they needed:  more people to buy the bags. Founder Jackie encountered Wayuu communities while working in La Guajira in 2018 and 2019, where families were facing poverty, food insecurity, water scarcity, and limited access to international markets. The women she met weren't asking for another charitable intervention. They wanted help selling the mochilas they already knew how to make. One Thread Collective grew from that fairly important distinction. Today it works with 120 artisans across 10 remote Wayuu communities, connecting generations of weaving knowledge with a larger market while reinvesting 100% of profits into educational programs for Wayuu women. The organization also provides interest-free microloans, and 10% of every purchase supports a community project chosen by the artisan herself. The objective isn't to rescue a traditional craft. It's to make sure the people who already possess that craft have considerably more power over what it can provide for them.