Shamanic 4 Directions Wachala Inner Cloth (W006) Purple – Andean Ritual Textile
Shamanic 4 Directions Wachala Inner Cloth (W006) Purple – Andean Ritual Textile
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Shamanic 4 Directions Wachala Inner Cloth (W006) Purple – Andean Ritual Textile
Shamanic 4 Directions Wachala Textile • Mesa Inner Cloth • Deep Purple Tones
This Shamanic 4 Directions Wachala Inner Cloth (W006) – Purple is a sacred Andean inner textile traditionally used within mesa medicine bundles.
Known by various names depending on region and lineage — Wachala, Unkuna, Ritual Cloth, Despacho Cloth, Blessing Textile, Centrepiece Cloth — this textile is smaller than a Mestana (outer mesa cloth) and larger than small personal wrapping cloths.
It is placed inside a mesa altar bundle to represent the inner world, while the outer cloth (Mestana) represents the outer world.
Fresh off the loom and not previously used in ceremony, this beautifully finished textile features woven archetypes of the Four Directions and protective eye motifs along its edges. Its rich purple tones carry symbolism of spiritual depth, wisdom and sacred connection.
Product Details:
- Design: Shamanic 4 Directions Wachala Inner Cloth (W006) – Purple
- Type: Inner Mesa Cloth / Wachala / Unkuna
- Approximate Size: 390mm x 390mm (15.5" x 15.5")
- (Please allow approximately 10% tolerance in size and colour)
- Material: Hand-spun llama and sheep wool yarns
- Dye: Naturally dyed
- Colour: Deep purple tones with protective eye edging
- Design Elements: Four Direction archetypes woven into the corners
- Origin: Chinchero, High Andes, Peru
- Condition: Fresh off the loom — not previously used in ceremony
Purple Symbolism
Within spiritual traditions, purple is often associated with:
- Spiritual insight and higher awareness
- Intuition and inner vision
- Sacred authority and wisdom
- Transformation of consciousness
In Andean weaving, rich purple tones may symbolise depth of spirit and connection between the earthly and celestial realms. This colour supports meditation, ceremonial focus and alignment with higher guidance while remaining grounded in tradition.
Four Directions Represented
This Wachala carries the traditional archetypes of Andean cosmology:
- South: Serpent / Snake — Transformation and grounding wisdom
- West: Jaguar / Mountain Lion — Strength and protection
- North: Hummingbird — Joy and courage on the sacred journey
- East: Eagle / Condor — Vision and higher awareness
Eyes of protection are woven along the edges, symbolising watchfulness and spiritual safeguarding.
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