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Peruvian ArtisansSKU: PZ18Shaman Pouch 18cm

Handwoven Andean Wool Zip Coin Purse 18cm – Bright Multi (Design Varies)

£32.00 RRP£32.00
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Peruvian Artisans Handwoven Andean Wool Zip Coin Purse – 18cm Bright Multi (Design Varies)

Andean Medicine-Coloured Pouch • Wool Zipped Purse • High Andes Craft

This beautifully handwoven Peruvian Andean Wool Zip Coin Purse (18cm) is crafted by artisans in the High Andes using traditional loom techniques and naturally dyed yarns.

Rich in vibrant multi-coloured tones, these pouches reflect the bold colour traditions of Andean culture. Inspired by textiles used in daily life — and by Q’ero Paqos (Andean spiritual practitioners) — they carry both practical function and cultural depth.

Designed as a versatile zipped pouch, it may be used as a coin purse, wallet, small bag or medicine pouch.

Product Details:

  • Design: Bright multi-coloured Andean weave (each piece unique)
  • Colour Palette: Rich, vibrant tones created using naturally dyed yarns
  • Material: Handwoven wool
  • Finish: Fully lined interior with secure zip closure
  • Approximate Size: 18cm x 10cm (Please allow + or - 5% for size variance -  natural product)
  • Uses: Suitable for coins, cards and everyday items, or for holding small sacred objects such as khuyas (medicine stones), incense, matches and personal artefacts
  • Craft: Peruvian Mountain - Handwoven to a high standard using traditional techniques
  • Origin: High Andes – Peru

Design & Colour Variation

Please Note:
Photographs represent the overall bright and vibrant theme. Each pouch is individually woven. While the tone and richness remain consistent, stripe patterns and colour placement will vary.

These variations reflect the authentic handwoven nature of Andean textiles.

 

About:

Shamanic & Everyday Cultural Context

In the High Andes of Peru, woven pouches are part of both daily and ceremonial life. They are used to carry money, coca leaves, small tools and personal belongings — yet they are equally used to hold sacred objects, khuyas (medicine stones), incense and ritual items.

For Q’ero Paqos — Andean spiritual practitioners often described as mountain shamans — textiles are not separate from ceremony. Everyday objects may also serve sacred purpose.

This pouch reflects that integration.

Its bright woven colours echo ceremonial mesa textiles, while its practical zip design supports modern daily use. In Andean worldview, there is no strict divide between sacred and ordinary — both are woven together in reciprocity (Ayni).

Whether used simply as a purse or as a small medicine pouch, it carries the spirit of a living Andean tradition where beauty, function and spirituality coexist.

Symbolic Essence

The vivid woven tones symbolise:

  • Joy and vitality

  • Celebration of life

  • Cultural continuity

  • Connection to Pachamama (Mother Earth)

  • Harmony between practical and sacred living

This is not merely a purse — it is a piece of living Andean textile tradition.

FAQs

Are the designs exactly as shown in the photos?
No. Each pouch is individually handwoven. The overall colour theme remains consistent, but stripe placement and colour combinations will vary slightly.

Is this suitable for ceremonial use?
Yes. While designed for everyday practicality, it may also be used to hold small sacred objects such as khuyas, incense or personal medicine items.

Is the wool soft?
It is traditional Andean wool — durable and naturally dyed. It may feel slightly more textured than commercial fabrics, reflecting its handmade nature.

Can it be washed?
Spot clean gently or hand wash lightly in cold water using wool-safe care. Avoid machine washing or high heat.

Is this Fair Trade?
Your purchase supports traditional Andean weaving communities in the High Andes of Peru, helping sustain cultural continuity and village livelihoods.

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