{"product_id":"chinchero-mestana-mesa-cloth-m46-t-shamanic-altar-ceremonial-cloth","title":"Chinchero Mestana Mesa Cloth M46-T - Shamanic Altar \u0026 Ceremonial Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinchero Mestana Mesa Cloth M46-T • Grey, Brown, Orange, Soft Pink \u0026amp; Orange • Shamanic Altar \u0026amp; Ceremonial Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh from the loom and unused in ceremony, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinchero Mestana Mesa Cloth M46T-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a softly woven Andean ceremonial textile created for use as the outer cloth of a personal mesa, altar or medicine bundle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts palette brings together grey, brown, soft pink and warm orange, creating a balance between earthy grounding and gentle warmth. The quieter greys and browns give the textile depth, while pink and orange move through the weave like changing light across the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven from fine alpaca yarn with sheep wool, M46T-C has a smooth, refined feel while retaining the substance needed for a working ceremonial cloth. It drapes comfortably around khuyas, altar stones and personal objects and can be opened, folded and wrapped repeatedly as a mesa develops over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is known here as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Dawn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a contemporary ceremonial pattern inspired by ideas of emergence, balance and the meeting of complementary qualities. It is not presented as a lineage Q'ero textile, but as a newer Chinchero ceremonial cloth drawing upon the wider visual language and symbolism of Andean weaving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mestana commonly forms the outer layer of a personal mesa. Inside it, a smaller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunkuna or wachala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may hold more intimate stones and meaningful objects. Together, the inner and outer cloths create a layered altar that can be opened for ceremony and wrapped again into a portable medicine bundle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chinchero Mestana Mesa Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e M46-T\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New Dawn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outer cloth for a personal mesa, altar or medicine bundle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 68 × 70cm \/ 26.5 × 28\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Batch Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please allow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% variation in size and colour from batch to batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Palette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grey, brown, soft pink and warm orange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine alpaca yarn with sheep wool\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handwoven\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural \/ traditionally plant dyed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Geometric patterning with eye-like motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner Cloth Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May be used with an unkuna or wachala\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May be wrapped and secured with a mesa tie or decorative beaded tie\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peruvian Andes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New, fresh from the loom and unused in ceremony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLineage Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contemporary Chinchero ceremonial design rather than a lineage Q'ero textile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individually\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause each cloth is handmade using natural fibres and dyes, colour balance, dimensions, weave tension, yarn thickness and motif placement will naturally vary. These variations are part of the individual character of the textile rather than faults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA New Dawn in Earth \u0026amp; Warmth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM46-T sits beautifully between the quieter earth-toned New Dawn cloths and the more vivid red and fuchsia designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrey and brown form a grounded foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft pink brings gentleness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm orange adds movement and warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the colours create a cloth that feels balanced rather than dramatic — something that carries both stillness and emergence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe New Dawn name suits it well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot the blaze of midday light, but the gradual return of colour to the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Q'ero Paqos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54403793977691,"sku":"M46T","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/8263\/9451\/files\/31Y6247_M46T.jpg?v=1792269986","url":"https:\/\/www.sacredessence.co.uk\/products\/chinchero-mestana-mesa-cloth-m46-t-shamanic-altar-ceremonial-cloth","provider":"Sacred Essence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}