Colorful Chunchu Mestana / All Natural Dyes

$160.00

Out of stock

Deonicia Apasa Machaca wove this striking, colorful mesa outside her home in the tiny hamlet of Quico. Four rows of bold Chunchu sysmbols represent the return of Inkari and the return of balance in the world. Stunning colors of green, red, orange, black and grey are the result of traditional dyes made from boiling plants and herbs. The contrasts evoke the colorful spirit and pride of the Q’ero people. Q’ero mesa cloths are woven in two panels to reflect the sacred complementary duality of male and female as lived in the Andes of Peru. Your purchase helps Deonicia, her family, and her community build a more sustainable life and supports traditional Q’ero culture.  30.5 x 23.5 inches. 77 x 60 cm.  Your purchase includes a photo of Deonicia holding your new mestana, connecting you to her home and lineage.
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.