Ceremonial Shawl quechua 65 cm wide

65 cm wide

Handknitted sweater made by Julia who lives with her daughters in Cusco

Denna väska är handvävd av Benito Apaza från Hatun Q’eros

Animo huachana är mineraler från bergen i Anderna

Ceremonial Shawl quechua 65 cm wideCeremonial 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