{"product_id":"qero-paqos-qero-shaman-textile-mestana-m710","title":"Q'ero Shaman Mestana Mesa (M95-Q) - Sacred Andean Textile","description":"\u003cp\u003eMesa or Mestana refers to a cloth used in rituals for blessings or prayers, holding sacred objects. Traditionally crafted with 100% sheep's wool, it is hand-spun, handwoven, and hand-dyed using natural dyes. The term \"Mesa\" signifies plains, while \"Mestana\" reflects the high plains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eAged \u0026amp; Authentic Textiles\u003cbr\u003eThese textiles are purchased from individuals not companies and machinery. Sometimes they are fresh off the hand loom and other times have been used in ceremony for many years by the Qero family. We will always make reference to what types reflect in the products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Woven\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacred Altar Cloth, Medicine Wheel Personal Altar cloth, an altar or shrine cloth to hold sacred power objects, stone khuyas and personal transformations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours Combination of rich and subtle colour tones: Browns\/Black\/Greens\/Blue\/Peach\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Size: 65cm 25\" x 64cm 25\". Naturally dyed. Please allow a slight tolerance of 3% +\/-. Naturally dyed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixture of sheep’s \u0026amp; alpaca wool, hand spun and naturally dyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Sheep Yarn, hand spun, naturally dyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peruvian Qero Shaman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeruvian Qero\u003c\/strong\u003e (Q'ero) and Chinchero Shaman Mestana or Mesa cloths serve as personal altar cloths, providing a focused space to wrap sacred items and stones, channeling energy. Handwoven with symbols representing families, traditions, and ancestry, these cloths are rich in cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally\u003c\/strong\u003e, they double as birthing cloths, symbolizing the birthing of oneself along the spiritual path. Each Qero design is unique to the family, woven with tradition and symbology. Ideal for personal-sized sacred cloths, mestanas are utilized by medicine wheel students. The outer cloth symbolizes the outer world, while inner cloths (uncunas or wachalas) represent the inner world, held together by a mesa tie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbracing Fair Trade practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, the exchange supports villages in preserving their life, culture, and dignity in ancestral homes. Trading may involve currency or essential goods like flour, maize, sugar, or rice, respecting the diverse preferences of the communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Q'ero Paqos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52675210477915,"sku":"M95-Q","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/8263\/9451\/files\/1685536938-35714600.jpg?v=1774678584","url":"https:\/\/www.sacredessence.co.uk\/de\/products\/qero-paqos-qero-shaman-textile-mestana-m710","provider":"Sacred Essence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}