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How do the Wayuu People Live

How do the Wayuu People Live

We traveled to the Guajira territory to highlight the importance of supporting the weaving industry and to learn more about the lives of the Wayuu people.

The Power of Color

The Power of Color

Have you ever thought about how colors and mood are connected? Research shows that colors can liven you up or calm you down, among myriads of other emotions. Understanding the specific impact of different colors will aid in your everyday decisions with your outfits, how you decorate, and what you choose to look at!

A Brief Study on Kunas’ Artisans

A Brief Study on Kunas’ Artisans

In April 2017, one of our Colombian friends, Carlos Cortes travelled to San Blas island in Panama and visited the largest existing Kuna community t...

Relationship of Mining & Indigenous Human Rights

Relationship of Mining & Indigenous Human Rights

As natural resources are depleted, indigenous people find themselves forced to defend their land with little to no support from local government...

The History Behind Colombian Molas

The History Behind Colombian Molas

  We do not pretend to know thoroughly the history of the Gunadale (better known as Kuna people) nor of their artwork: Molas. Like many indigenous ...