Chila Bags was created in 2013 after a trip to La Guajira, northern Colombia. While driving towards El Cabo de la Vela, a paradise-like place; we fell in love not only with the place, but also with the beautiful bags hand-made by the women of the Wayuu tribe, and decided more people deserve to see and wear these colorful, cultural accessories.
These bags are made as part of the Wayuu women's culture
and traditions; the skills are passed down from generation to generation. Each bag is one of a kind, takes up to 40 hours of work, and all designs and color choices are unique.
We are working personally with the Wayuu women who hand make each bag, and have therefore cut out the middle men, making sure they are fairly paid, work in good conditions, and are taken care of. The popularity of these bags is a great thing for these women who sustain their villages’ economy by hand making these pieces and selling them. They are a labor of love.
Chila Bags colorful patterns and long straps make them perfect for all seasons, for your travels around the world, or just down the block. For a day at the beach, a road trip with a friend, a BBQ, picnic or any summer event, it’s an ultimate all-season basic.
As Cartagena has become such a popular resort
destination, more and more chicsters are picking them up from the local vendors and taking them to new destinations—they are regulars on beaches
everywhere from Southampton to St.-Tropez.