The Buena Onda Blog

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Hangin' in the Hammocks

Buena Onda at Accessories the Show in NYC

Buena Onda is attending Accessories the Show in New York City.  If you are in the area please stop by the Javits Center and see our unique selection of Buena Onda products made by the Wayuu People of Colombia.

Buena Onda: A Lifestyle

Here at Buena Onda we believe in helping others and encouraging those around us.  Loving our neighbor is at the root of everything we do. With that being said, we would like to encourage you to be one of a kind on your adventure through life.  So get out there and start living, but make sure you have a Buena Onda Wayuu Mochila to carry your things!

Buena Onda is a lifestyle brand.

Wayuu Rancheria

This house is a typical Wayuu design.  It is made of earth and logs.  The La Guarija terrain is extremely arid and dry.  The Wayuu congregate in communities called Wayuu Rancherias.  It is here at the famous Wayuu mochila is made by hand.  

How do you make a Wayuu Mochila?

Wayuu mochilas are not made on a loom.  That means that, every pattern is carefully planned out in advance.  Once the pattern is chosen the Wayuu woman will use a counting process that allows her to execute the design.  In this video you will see how Amelia constructs a perfect pattern.  Wayuu mochilas are truly a work of art!

The process of making a Wayuu Mochila is not only time consuming but it is an art form. Buena Onda is excited to bring the Wayuu People of Colombia to your front door step. Check out our website at www.TheBuenaOnda.com and see our wide selection of Wayuu Mochilas.

Buena Onda in the Kitchen

The Wayuu kitchen is where you can find fresh fish being cooked up on a daily bases.  Basic Wayuu diets consist of goats, rice, corn, yucca, and fish.  Most of the diets depend on where exactly in La Guajira the Wayuu live.  For example, if the Wayuu Rancheria is close to the Carribean Coastline then their diet would consist more of fish and seafood.  Whereas the rancherias further inland consist of goats and chickens.

Buena Onda and the Mid-West Night Fly

Buena Onda was in St. Louis this week for the Mid-West Night Fly Event.  A first year water sports festival that was unlike any other.  It was a perfect event for waterskiers, wakeboarders, and water enthusasts alike.  Not to mention, a great opportunity for Buena Onda to get some exposure on our Wayuu mochilas and products.  Thank you so much Mid-West Night Fly for having us!

Buena Onda is at the Pool Trade Show

Buena Onda is in Las Vegas at the POOL Trade Show.  POOL is for new brands that want to attend the MAGIC Fashion Show.   It was exciting to see how Buena Onda would be received and we got some great feedback.  People loved our vibrant colors and patterns of Wayuu Mochilas and Wayuu Dresses.

Pool Trade Show Booth