$70.00
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This ceremonial cloth called an unkuna, is woven of natural alpaca yarns and is uniquely striated with fine bands throughout. Unkuna or wayaka cloths are remarkably challenging to weave. In spite of their simplicity, they carry sacred importance to the Q’ero people. The people bundle sacred coca leaves in these traditional carry cloths. Women tuck them in their waist belts. Men carry them in their coca bags. They also carry warm potatoes wrapped in these cloths when herding llamas and alpacas across the steep Andean mountainsides. This nicely woven unkuna with natural fibers evokes a pure sense of peace. It measures 16 x 12.5″ square 41 x 32 cm.
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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....