Inspiration: Aloe vera / Sábila in Spanish / Rülipü in Wayuunaiki Cultural Significance: Aloe vera thrives in the dry tropical forest and desert landscapes of La Guajira. A revered plant medicine in Wayuu communities, it’s used for soothing colds, sore throats, and healing wounds with its cooling balm. Designer: Sunilda Uriana, master weaver and mother of four from Samariamaash, a Wayuu community near Manaure in La Guajira, Colombia.

About the Collection: The Rülipü 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.