$160.00
In stock
This mesmerizing mesa cloth / llikya honors the cycles of Qéro life in vibrant colors. Four rows of Q’ocha motif with four Inti symbols represent the relationship of the Q’ero people with the entire universe — a harmonious relationship of Ayni of mutual interdependence, connections, and reciprocity. Martiza Phase Gerillo knelt on the ground outside her one-room stone house, leaning over her loom in Quico, Q’eros to create your new mesa cloth. 22 x 28 inches. 57 x 72 cm. This stunning mesa comes with a photo of the weaver’s husband holding the sacred textile. Your purchase helps Martiza, her family, and her community build a better future for the children of Q’eros.
Watch the Journey of your textile. Tribal Store: Supporting Q’ero Culture
Learn how your purchase helps the Q’ero people: Q’ero Life in the Andes: A Partnership.
To learn more about Q’ero weaving and watch them spin and weave, watch this brief video: Weaving in the Q’ero Nation.
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Buying textiles provides income for Q’ero families. We purchase directly from each weaver and agree on a price. Since 2004 the quality of textiles has improved as the weavers have responded to our feedback about the qualities we look for....