Wild You Handmade Blog

From Our Mission to Cultural Appropriation - Common Questions Answered
Steph, owner of Wild You, with Gilma, leader of Artesanías Arte Colibrí planning new colors for earrings in Gilma's home in Sibundoy
Shopping ethically can be tricky, especially online. If you a...

Carolina Vélez
The Art of Filigree in Colombia
Filigree is the art of delicate, lacelike ornamental metalsmithing composed of intertwined threads of gold or silver. The metal threads are curled, twisted, or braided and soldered at points of...

The Wayuu, Their Mochilas, and Their Traditional Designs
People around the world admire the colorful mochilas (bags) of the Wayuu Indigenous Peoples. If you know nothing about them or their art, here's a starter guide for you!

Artisan
What is Ethical Fashion to Us?
More than ever before you can find small brands that are working with artisans all over the world claiming to be “ethical”... but what does that really mean? Read about what Ethical Fashion means t...

Carnaval del Perdón
Five Unforgettable Experiences of the Carnaval del Perdón in Sibundoy Valley
The Carnival of Forgiveness (English), El Carnaval del Perdón (Spanish), Bëtscnate (Kamentsä), and Atun Puncha (Inga): all of these names are used to represent what Kamentsä and Inga peoples s...

bead work
Three Inga Symbols (that you may be wearing right now!)
Hello Friends,
Wild You Handmade is approaching its first birthday as an official business. Last year came with a lot of milestones, and we want to continue that growth into 2022. We’re not tal...