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Peruvian Artisans SKU: CC-08Earth Tones CC-08

Chinchero Andean Textile Shoulder Bag (CC-08) – Natural with Tassel & Gusset

£72.00 RRP£72.00 Sold out
1445975677-28337200 - Sacred Essence
Chinchero Andean Textile Shoulder Bag (CC-08) – Natural with Tassel & Gusset
£72.00 RRP£72.00

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Chinchero Andean Textile Shoulder Bag (CC-08) – Natural with Tassel & Gusset

Unisex Sacred Valley Shoulder Bag • Flap Closure • Earth-Tone Weave

This Chinchero Andean Textile Shoulder Bag (CC-08) is a handcrafted Peruvian shoulder bag woven in natural earth tones in the Sacred Valley near Cusco.

Featuring a flap closure with tassel detail, side gussets for added capacity, and an internal zipped compartment, this bag blends traditional Andean weaving with practical everyday functionality.

Woven from fine hand-spun sheep wool and lined with cotton, it is suitable for daily use or for respectfully carrying sacred objects and ritual items.

Product Details:

  • Model: CC-08
  • Design: Flap closure with tassel accent and side gusset
  • Material (Exterior): Fine hand-spun sheep wool, naturally dyed
  • Material (Interior): Cotton lining with zipped pocket
  • Colour Palette: Natural earth tones with protective eye motifs
  • Approximate Size: 310mm (12") x 320mm (12.5") with side gusset approx. 30mm (1.25")
  • Variation: Please allow ±5% variation in size and tone
  • Origin: Chinchero region – Sacred Valley, Cusco, Peru

Each bag is individually woven; slight tonal shifts reflect natural dye processes and handmade authenticity.

 

About:

Symbolism & Protective Motifs

Traditional Andean “eyes of protection” are woven into the textile to symbolically safeguard what is carried within.

Natural earth tones represent:

  • Connection to Pachamama (Mother Earth)

  • Stability and grounding

  • Mountain endurance

  • Quiet strength and balance

These colours echo the soil, stone and sacred mountains of the Andes.

Ritual & Spiritual Context

Within Andean traditions, woven bags are often used by spiritual practitioners to carry medicine bundles, sacred stones, coca leaves, and personal ritual tools.

Such a bag may serve as:

  • A mesa carrier

  • A protective medicine pouch

  • A vessel for despacho offerings

  • A holder of personal keepsakes and sacred items

In Andean understanding, textiles themselves carry intention. Wrapping and carrying items in woven cloth honours and protects what is held inside.

While fully suitable for everyday use, this bag may also function as a discreet ceremonial companion.

Cultural Context – Chinchero Weaving Tradition

Chinchero, located above Cusco in the Sacred Valley, is renowned for preserving ancient Inka weaving techniques.

Textiles from this region:

  • Reflect village and family heritage

  • Incorporate natural dye processes

  • Carry symbolic motifs tied to landscape and lineage

  • Preserve ancestral pattern language

The surrounding Andes, including sacred mountains such as Ausangate and Salkantay, deeply influence this textile tradition.

Weaving is not simply craft — it is cultural continuity expressed through thread.

Versatility

This unisex shoulder bag may be used as:

  • A daily handbag

  • A travel bag

  • A mesa or ritual carrier

  • A sacred object pouch

  • A practical yet symbolic accessory

The side gusset allows added capacity while maintaining traditional woven structure.

FAQs

Is this made by Q’ero shamans?
No. It is woven by artisans in the Chinchero region of Cusco. It reflects Andean weaving tradition but is not exclusively a Q’ero ritual item.

Is the bag lined?
Yes. It features a cotton lining with a secure internal zipped pocket.

Are colours exactly as shown?
Natural dye variations may occur. Slight tonal differences are part of handmade authenticity.

Is it suitable for ceremonial use?
Yes. It may respectfully be used to carry ritual or sacred items.

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