$75.00
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The wayaka, or wachala, cloth carries sacred importance to the Q’ero people. They bundle sacred coca leaves in these traditional carry cloths. You will treasure this wayaka layered in your altar, or hanging on your wall. This festive cloth is fully bordered with pink, white, and black pots. It was created by elder weaver Martina Huaman Apasa in her home village of Ccochamarca. 11 x 8.5 inches plus pops. Â 28 x 21.5 cm . Your purchase includes a photo of Martina holding your new sacred cloth.
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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