Katerin Pushaina is one of the talented Wayuu artisans who weaves mochilas for CARIBIA. She is the daughter of Mrs. Yoneida Pushaina, a community leader and artisan herself.

The Wayuu people are the largest indigenous group in Colombia. With a matrilineal and clan-based social organization, women play a fundamental role in preserving their culture. They are the guardians of weaving, an artistic and spiritual expression that symbolizes the Wayuu people's thoughts, history, and worldview. In the indigenous community of La Ceibita, located in Riohacha, La Guajira (Colombia), Katerin Pushaina is one of the talented Wayuu artisans who weaves mochilas for CARIBIA. She is the daughter of Mrs. Yoneida Pushaina, a community leader and artisan herself. Katerin is part of a long lineage of women weavers, carrying on an ancestral knowledge passed down from generation to generation. In her family, most women dedicate their lives to weaving, crafting traditional and silk-thread mochilas distinguished by their intricate kanaas designs and fine stitches. In La Ceibita, around 15 Wayuu indigenous artisans have been weaving mochilas with CARIBIA for over three years. For them, weaving is not just a means of livelihood; it is an expression of identity and culture. At CARIBIA, we value and honor this tradition, working directly with Wayuu artisans to preserve their culture and share their art with the world. Every mochila woven by Katerin Pushaina and the other artisans of La Ceibita is a unique masterpiece, crafted with dedication, history, and the essence of the Wayuu people.