{"product_id":"qero-paqos-chinchero-shaman-mestana-mesa-cloth-m53-c-sacred-andean-textile","title":"Chinchero Shaman Mestana Mesa Cloth (M53-C) - Sacred Andean Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChinchero Shaman Mestana Mesa Cloth – Sacred Andean Textile - Purples \u0026amp; Greens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eFresh off the hand loom and never used in ceremony, this beautifully finished\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMestana Mesa cloth\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been specially woven for us by Andean artisans. Soft, strong, and alive with traditional symbolism, it carries the spirit of the high Andes in every thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emesa\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emestana\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a sacred cloth used in prayers, blessings, and healing rituals to hold power objects and medicine stones.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMesa\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erefers to the plains, while\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emestana\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereflects the high plains of the Andes — the meeting place of sky, earth, and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eWoven in the traditions of the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eQ’ero\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChinchero\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecommunities, these cloths form personal altar spaces and medicine bundles, symbolising the relationship between the inner and outer worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The latest batch shows some natural variation in colour and finish. These cloths display richer purple tones than some previous versions and include a distinctive black edge border on one side. Earlier examples were often produced without this black edging. As each textile is handmade, colours and shades may vary slightly, and appearance can differ depending on lighting conditions and screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChinchero Q’ero-style ritual mesa \/ altar cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSacred altar cloth for holding medicine stones (khuyas), power objects, and ritual items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRepresents the inner and outer worlds within the Andean medicine path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRich natural tones — purples, greens, and yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e70 cm × 70 cm (28\" × 28\") ±10% due to hand weaving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-spun sheep and fine alpaca wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNaturally plant dyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWoven in the Peruvian Andes by Q’ero\/Chinchero weaving families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNew — fresh off the loom, not previously used in ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Q'ero Paqos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52675209265499,"sku":"M53-C","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/8263\/9451\/files\/Purple_mesa_1.jpg?v=1782838197","url":"https:\/\/www.sacredessence.co.uk\/products\/qero-paqos-chinchero-shaman-mestana-mesa-cloth-m53-c-sacred-andean-textile","provider":"Sacred Essence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}