The adornment and use of Amethyst goes way back, named by the ancient Greeks, the word Amethyst meant “to prevent drunkenness”. The deep purple stone was associated with Bacchus, the Greek God of wine. Drinking vessels were carved out of Amethyst and the Romans believed it would make you faithful.
“Pass me the amethyst gobblet honey and poor me some wine, I don’t want to get drunk and do anything crazy tonight”, OPA!!
It was love at first sight with the Wayuu Mochilas. Nina explained how the bags were handmade by an indigenous tribe run by woman who lived near the sea in northern Colombia. I imagined the Wayuu as a tribe of mermaids, hand weaving these intricate bags🧜♀️ in their matriarchal society, running the show and telling the men folk what to do.
I vividly remember floating down isles of tye dyed blankets filled with crystals, hemp jewelry, handmade clothing and dream catchers that hung from painted busses. There was always a drum circle to jump into, devil sticks flying around like batons, intricate beaded loom jewelry, remodeled live-in busses, flowers, flowy dresses, dreads, and feathers....
Have you ever heard of the Ama, real live mermaids who harvest pearls?
Pearls represent new beginnings, the birthstone for June, they are always a perfect gift!
