Wholesale Parülua Beis – Wayuu Mochila Crossbody Bag

Inspiration: Melon Cactus / Parülua in Wayuunaiki Cultural significance: This resilient cactus thrives in La Guajira's dry tropical forest. The inner flesh of the cactus is traditionally used by Wayuu women after childbirth to stimulate milk production, reflecting the deep connection between plant medicine and community wellbeing. Designer: Yamile Vangrieken, master weaver, community leader, and mother from Ovejomana, a remote Wayuu community near La Guajira, Colombia. About the Collection: The Parülua Mochila is one of 12 original designs that were created during a Product Innovation & Cultural Design course at our Yala’yalaa School for Women’s Empowerment and exhibited at the Regenerative Runway in December 2025. Every mochila in the Original Designers Collection was thoughtfully developed to tell a story about Wayuu culture and life in the “ranchería“ in La Guajira, Colombia.