$170.00
In stock
This charming textile is woven in the classic style with distinctive rows of the sacred Inkari (Chunchu) symbols. The outer bands are soft and gentle, and the inner bands are strong and bold. Four rows of detailed Chunchu symbols express the Q’ero people’s belief in the coming return of Inkarri (great Inka leader) and the resurgence of the greatness of the descendants of the Inka people. 100% of this textile is woven from hand spun alpaca fibers in their natural colors. The weavers have long asked for projects improving the diversity of their herds and this beautiful textile is a result of those projects. Ricardina Apasa Gerillo is a master weaver in her community of Yanaruma, and she has produced this balanced textile. 31 x 26.5 inches. 79 x 67 cm.
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Did You Know…
Creating yarns for weaving takes many weeks. The hair is cut from the alpaca, washed, then pulled into soft clumps. Men and women spin the fiber into fine yarns using a simple drop spindle. Many people spin while hiking across the mountains...