# Shamanic 4 Directions Wachala Inner Cloth (W008) Vibrant – Andean Ritual Textile

## Q'ero Paqos Shamanic 4 Directions Wachala Textile • Mesa Inner Cloth • Rich & Vibrant

This Shamanic 4 Directions Wachala Textile is a sacred Andean inner cloth traditionally used within mesa medicine bundles.

Known by various names depending on region and tradition — Wachala, Unkuna, Ritual Cloth, Despacho Cloth, Blessing Textile, Centrepiece Cloth — this style of textile is smaller than a Mestana (outer mesa cloth) and larger than small personal wraps.

It is used inside a mesa altar bundle to represent the inner world, while the outer cloth (Mestana) represents the outer world.

Woven with rich symbolic meaning, this textile embodies Andean cosmology through archetypes of the Four Directions and protective motifs.

#### Product Details:

-   **Design:** Q’ero Paqos 4 Directions Wachala Inner Cloth (W008)
-   **Type:** Inner Mesa Cloth / Wachala / Unkuna
-   **Approximate Size:** 400mm x 400mm (16" x 16")
-   (Please allow approx. 10% tolerance in size and colour)
-   **Material:** Hand-spun llama and sheep wool yarns
-   **Dye:** Naturally dyed
-   **Colour:** Rich, vibrant blocks of reds, greens and yellows with protective eye edging
-   **Design:** Four Direction archetypes woven into corners
-   **Origin:** Chinchero, High Andes, Peru
-   **Condition:** Fresh off the loom — not previously used in ceremony

#### Four Directions Represented

**The Wachala carries traditional archetypes of Andean cosmology:**

-   **South:** Serpent / Snake (Transformation & grounding wisdom)
-   **West:** Jaguar / Mountain Lion (Strength & protection)
-   **North:** Hummingbird (Joy & courage on the journey)
-   **East:** Eagle / Condor (Vision & higher awareness)

Eyes of protection are woven along the edges, symbolising watchfulness and spiritual safeguarding.

## Details

- **Price:** 72.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** Q'ero Paqos
- **Tags:** Exclusive, Textile Weavings, Unkuna | Inner Cloths, £12+

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 72.00 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- 1398079071-25358400 - Sacred Essence

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> Updated: 2026-07-03