$160.00
In stock
This striking, colorful mesa displays four rows of Q’ocha sysmbols representing the lakes and streams. Woven of soft alpaca fibers and naturally dyed yellow alpaca yarns, mixed with striated red bands framing bright symbols. 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 the weaver, her family, and her community build a more sustainable life and supports traditional Q’ero culture. 30 x 28 inches. 75 x 71 cm.
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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The Qero cut the hair of alpaca, sheep and llama to sell for cash income and to weave mesa cloths, belts, blankets, bags, and ponchos. They also knit hats and braid ropes with fiber from their herds....