The Zhush: Wayuu Taya

6/30/11

Wayuu Taya

Today I'm feeling so inspired by the bright and bold color combinations of these endearing Wayuu Taya bags. Founded in 2002, by former Chanel model Patricia Velásquez, Wayuu Taya is a non-profit organization that produces fashionable and unique accessories in support of Latin American communities. Each hand-woven bag is made using traditional tribal techniques and takes 20 days to construct, with the proceeds going towards education for the indigenous Wayúu women and children. Don't you love it when "feel good" and fabulous combine in fashion?

Images via: NetaPorter.com

19 comments:

Deanna Pai said...: I love the bright colors--I'd totally bring this to the beach. The green and pink purse is my favorite!; 6/30/2011
Debby said...: Perfect for Summer. Love the green and the purple one too! xo; 6/30/2011
under spanish moss said...: Would be great to take to the beach. The bright colors are so fun!; 6/30/2011
Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...: these are really cute, love the fluo detail!; 6/30/2011
anita said...: So pretty!
Are they big bags, or little satchels?; 6/30/2011
mosaicology said...: Love the style. Purple and green would be my pick.

ps: There is a Chanel accessory on my latest post. I thought of you when I posted it.; 6/30/2011
quintessence said...: Love these cheerful fun bags - and of course love that they for such a good cause.; 6/30/2011
Prippy Handbook said...: Holy moly! I'm in love with these bags. When I lived in Ecuador, bags like these were a critical part of my wardrobe. It would be so awesome to bring it back into my rotation with one of these funky beauties. Plus, you've gotta love the charity element behind them!; 6/30/2011
Summy.B said...: I like the purple one!; 6/30/2011
Dancing Branflake said...: This is so neat. I do love the philanthropic side but also the fashion side of it. Such cute bags!; 6/30/2011
Things That Sparkle said...: These are SO much fun! Perfect with a white tshirt and shorts!; 6/30/2011
pretty pink tulips said...: What fun colors!! Love that a bag so pretty can be doing some good as well. Thanks so much for the idea!!; 6/30/2011
Brillante said...: They are beautiful and even more so if you think about the cause. I am going to find out more about them, thanks for the information.; 6/30/2011
Celine Henke said...: Wow love the neon colors! Fantastic!; 6/30/2011
CDS said...: I really like the ones with the thicker straps. So prety!; 6/30/2011
Jessie said...: These are so pretty! Love the vibrant colors!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com; 6/30/2011
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...: These are so cute and I agree I love the bright colors!!; 6/30/2011
Erica said...: The bright colors are so fun!

Silver MLM; 6/30/2011
Cara said...: eeeek! in love!; 7/01/2011

6/30/11

Wayuu Taya

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