Vintage Large Q'ero Mestana Mesa Altar Ritual Cloth Handwoven on loom Andean Textile Sacred Valley Peru 52502

Vintage Large Q'ero Mestana or Aguayo Cloth hand woven in the Sacred Valley. This one is in excellent condition with no noticeable wear. It is large enough to be used as a shawl, a small tablecloth, a wall hanging, or a ceremonial blanket/mat. The two outer purple bands show some light fading, the non-uniform color could also be the result of the natural dyeing process. These cloths have multiple uses ranging from ceremonial Shamanic Altars traditionally used in the despacho ceremony, table cloths, shawls to cover your back or to carry items. This Andean textile was handmade using a backstrap loom in the high mountains of the Q’ero Nation. All dyes are 100% organic and natural, made from herbs/plants/flowers found in the Andean mountains and dyed by hand in the villages. Approx. 41" x 46." 52503