$80.00
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Nanci Apasa Chura used bright colors to highlight the sacred Chunchu (Inkarri) figures in this joyful chuspa bag — pinks with natural alpaca wool hues of contrasting black and soft white stripes. Nanci created this large coca bag, or chuspa kneeling on the ground, outside her home in Kiku (Quico) village in the Q’ero region of the Andes Mountains. 11 wide x 12 inches long plus fringe and a large woven strap. 28 x 31 cm. Your purchase helps Nanci, her family, and her community to preserve culture and build a more stable life. A photo of Nanci holding this bag is included with your purchase.
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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