Indigenous knowledge: Workshop energetic mochila sewing

In our workshop, you will immerse yourself in the traditions of Colombia's indigenous peoples and the deep symbolic meaning of their artisanal weaving of mochilas - and learn step by step how to create your own mochila.

Limited number of places - register in good time

"Stitching from the thought power of women is our way of writing our lives and our story; we weave our thoughts to connect with the energy of divine creation, remembering the sacred connection of masculine and feminine energy in creation. In this way, each stitch is a thought that leads us to a deep reflection on our actions. We thus use stitching as a spiritual exercise to heal and connect with our self.

In the mochila course, I share with you the ancient Muisca knowledge about the spiritual sewing of mochilas and talk about their profound symbolism, meaning and the respectful and appropriate use of the mochila in everyday life."

Yuli Chiguasuque

Mochilas of the indigenous peoples of northern Colombia are not meant to be fancy accessories - they embody an ancient cultural asset, are rich in symbolism and imbued with deep wisdom.

For the indigenous peoples of northern Colombia, mochilas are much more than objects of daily use: as materialized thoughts of the indigenous artist, the bags are carriers of stories, knowledge and wisdom about the natural order.

In its entirety, each mochila contains a deep, individual meaning: the shape as a symbol of the womb, the materials of ficus, cotton or wool are a connection to nature, the language of colors (choice of colors, their composition and the interwoven patterns. They are deliberately chosen before the indigenous women start sewing a mochila and reflect the relationship between man, nature and the spiritual world.

In our course, we combine mindful handwork with inner alignment. Every stitch becomes a conscious action, every thread carries your intention. You will not only learn the basic techniques for making a mochila, but also how to charge your creative work with energy, symbolism and personal meaning.

Immerse yourself in the meditative and powerful world of energetic sewing and create your own mochila - a traditional bag with deep-rooted meaning in indigenous cultures of South America.

Learn more about the wisdom that is woven into the mochilas and learn how to sew a Kogi and/or Muisca mochila yourself at our workshop. For advanced students, we offer the opportunity to learn the art of weaving a carrying strap. Those interested have the opportunity to make threads by hand from ficus fibers - just as the Kogi women do

What you can expect:

29.06.2026: Kogi mochila sewing

Arrival from 09.00 / Start: 09.30 / End: 16.30

Beginners: inside:

Basic technique of energetic sewing of a Kogi-Mochila and sewing the first small bag.

Advanced:

Technique of weaving a carrying strap.

Optional:

Traditional Kogi handicraft: making ficus threads from the ficus plant fibers.

We will tell you stories about the deep symbolic meaning of the Kogi mochila, the material, the colors, the shape, etc.

30.06.2026: Crochet muisca mochila

Arrival from 09.00 hrs / Start: 09.30 hrs / End: 16.30 hrs

In the morning:

Crocheting a Muisca mochila under the guidance of Yuli Chiguasuque, indigenous midwife, medicine woman and wisdom keeper of the Muiscas/Colombia. We will listen to her stories about the deep meaning of mochilas for her people.

Afternoon:

Free choice of what to continue working on.

This course is an invitation to slow down, connect with your thoughts and your inner self and create a unique, personal mochila.

Who is the course suitable for?

For anyone who enjoys creative expression, is interested in the profound indigenous knowledge woven into mochilas and is looking for a mindful approach to sewing/crocheting mochilas.

Prices:

Single day: CHF 120 excl. materials and meals

Both days: CHF 200 excl. materials and meals

Cosmovision-Europe offers Kogi coffee, Kogi cocoa and tea.

Please bring (not included in the price):

Material:

White (organic) cotton for sewing a kogi mochila plus sewing needle

White and brown (organic) wool for crocheting a muisca mochila plus crochet hook

Recommended yarn size: No. 4 (crochet/knitting needle)

Food - sharing:

Everyone takes as much as they eat themselves and shares it with the others.

Directions Regensdorf-Watt:

There are no parking spaces available in front of the Rebhaus.

Arrival by public transport:

Regensdorf-Watt bus stop. From there it is about 20 minutes on foot. Registration for the shuttle: info@cosmovision-europe.com

Arrival by car:

There are parking spaces on Gheidstrasse in Regensdorf. By foot it is approx. 15 minutes to the Rebhüsli in Watt (Directions: https://www.watterweine.ch/rebhusli/)

Further information:

www.cosmivision-europe.com

info@cosmovision-europe.com

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