Ceremonial Shawl ikaros Pillowcase with Shipibo embroidery

Pillowcase with Shipibo embroidery

Detta tyg bär symboler av solkorset chakana

These handmade embroideries are made by the shipibo conibo people from Pucallpa and displays  ayahusca visions

Handgjord i Cusco

length 33 cm

Ceremonial Shawl ikaros Pillowcase with Shipibo embroideryCeremonial shawl handmade by quechua women from communities outside of Cusco. The symbols and colors represent different forces from nature and cosmos and the designs origins hundreds of years back, from before the time of the Incas. These shawls are used for protection and blessing during ceremonies and in daily life. Made in 100% alpaca wool that comes from animals who grace freely along the mountainsides, then the wool is carefully dyed with plants