Mueses Reservation · Potosí, Nariño

Growing, spinning and weaving dreams

We are Indigenous women of the Pastos people. We weave in guanga, agujeta, agujones and macramé, bringing out the symbols of our people in every garment.

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A group of women who
walk the territory
weaving words together

Meet the association
Weavers of the association working at the guanga loom

Women of the territory

In guanga weaving we set down the wisdom, the knowledge and the experience of the elders and knowledge keepers of the Mueses reservation.

We are women between 15 and 65 years old, of the Pastos people. We work through Mingas de Pensamiento Artísticas, gatherings where we share the word, the food, the music and the life stories of the women of the territory.

Chumbes, ruanas and finished weavings from the workshop

“There must be a balance between mind, body and spirit in order to be, think, feel, live together and weave beautifully.”

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Crafts and knowledge

The ancestral knowledge kept in the loom

Guanga weaving is the foundation of the group. Over time we have explored agujeta, agujones and macramé to create new garments.

  • Guanga weaving

    The association’s main technique, inherited from the elder women, used for chumbes, ruanas and blankets.

  • Agujeta and macramé

    With agujeta, agujones and macramé we widen what we offer: scarves, bags, hats, bracelets and accessories.

  • Pastos symbolism

    Every garment carries the symbols of our people, as do the dance costumes and the Kolla Raymi dress.

  • Teaching the children

    We share guanga weaving with the children and young people of the reservation alongside the Santa Teresita school.

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Our weavings

What we offer and share

Weavings made by hand by the women of the association.

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Ruana woven on the guanga Garments

Featured sample weaving

Ruana woven on the guanga

A warming garment woven on the guanga over a warp mounted in full before the first pass is made. The borders are worked out from the start, so the symbolism of the Pastos people is woven into the garment rather than laid over it.

Technique
Guanga weaving, warped and finished by hand.
Time to make
3 to 4 weeks
See the weaving in detail
  • Sash or chumbe Chumbes and sashes

    Sash or chumbe

    A sash woven on the guanga carrying the symbolism of the Pastos people, figure by figure.

    Materials:
    Dyed wool yarn, Cotton yarn
    Technique:
    Guanga weaving with double-faced figures.

    Suggested value

    $ 140,000 COP

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  • Handwoven mochila Bags and mochilas

    Handwoven mochila

    A mochila bag made by hand, with a guanga-woven strap and a body worked in agujeta.

    Materials:
    Wool yarn, Guanga-woven strap
    Technique:
    Agujeta weaving with a guanga strap.

    Suggested value

    $ 160,000 COP

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  • Woven whipala Ceremonial

    Woven whipala

    A handwoven whipala, a piece of identity and representation of the territory.

    Materials:
    Dyed wool yarn
    Technique:
    Guanga weaving in bands of colour.
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  • Woven scarf Garments

    Woven scarf

    A scarf made with agujeta or agujones, finished with fringes twisted by hand.

    Materials:
    Wool yarn
    Technique:
    Agujeta or agujones weaving, hand-twisted fringes.

    Suggested value

    $ 75,000 COP

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10+
years weaving
+40
weaving families
100%
handmade
12
natural dyes
Weaver from the association working at the guanga loom

Find us

Visit us at the Mueses Reservation

Address

Casa del Cabildo, Vereda Mueses

Resguardo Indígena de Mueses

Potosí, Nariño, Colombia

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Hours

  • Lunes – Viernes 08:00 – 17:00
  • Sábado 08:00 – 13:00

FAQ

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What weavings do you offer?
Ruanas, sashes or chumbes, scarves, bags, mochilas, blankets, whipalas, hats, bracelets, belts, sweaters and accessories such as earrings, rings and keyrings.
Which techniques do you weave in?
The main one is guanga weaving, the legacy that brought the group together. Over time we have also explored agujeta, agujones and macramé.
Can I order a custom weaving?
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp with the measurements, colors and symbols you want, and we will confirm whether it is possible and how long it takes.
Do you make outfits for dance groups?
Yes. We design and make garments with Pastos symbolism for dance costumes, both inside and outside the reservation.
Do you ship?
We arrange shipping with you on WhatsApp depending on the destination, before the weaving leaves the workshop.
Can you take larger orders for fairs or shops?
Yes. We often take part in fairs and gatherings; write to us and we can talk about quantities and timings.

Connect with the art and memory of TejiArtes Mueses

Want to ask about a weaving, order a custom garment or learn about the group’s community work?

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