The idea

Two Colombian garments solve opposite problems. The manta of the Wayuu people in La Guajira is a loose, long dress made for a hot, dry, open landscape. The ruana of Boyacá is a square of dense sheep’s wool, worn over the shoulders against highland cold. Solar Loom asks what one garment would look like if it learned from both.

The answer is a family of long, quiet silhouettes in undyed linen and wool: wide sleeves, a loose back, a waist cord, a hood that can be raised or dropped. They are designed for people who meditate, rest, walk slowly and spend time outdoors, and for anyone who wants luxury that feels calm rather than loud.

Inspiration and origins

La Guajira. The Wayuu manta is a loose, long garment, traditionally anchored at the waist while the back hangs free. Wayuu weaving is known for geometric motifs called kanas that describe the world around the weaver.

Boyacá. The ruana is an Andean wrap made from sheep’s wool and has been the everyday garment of the highlands for generations. The town of Nobsa is widely associated with its making.

Ancient building knowledge. The places in the collection’s imagery borrow from monumental arches, carved sandstone, caves and desert ridges. They stand for the same knowledge that sits inside a loom: geometry, patience, and respect for the material.

Solar Loom is inspired by these traditions. It is not a replica of any community’s work, and no traditional pattern is copied. The motifs are abstracted into tone-on-tone weave structure only.