Coca Leaf Bag

Handwoven coca leaf bag crafted by the artisans of Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca. This traditional textile piece is an essential part of Andean highland culture, carried by men as both functional accessory and cultural symbol. The bag holds coca leaves for chewing throughout the day—a practice that sustains energy during work and long journeys across the mountains. A reflection of the community's deep connection to the land and customs. In Andean culture, sharing coca from your bag is an act of friendship and respect.