Andean Mountain Textile - hotsell Peruvian Handwoven Aguayo Mesa Cloth

hotsell Beautiful Mesa Cloth - Tablecloth weaved in the Community of Ccatca.

This tablecloth called Mesa quepe or mastana is used by the Paqos as a tool for a ceremony called despacho, Pago a la Pachamama ( pay to the Mother Earth). The mesa quepe is essential because all the items are set on it. This Cloth was woven in one of the communities of Ccatca, located by the Q'eros Nations close to the town of Paucartambo - Cusco. This mastana has geometrical designs. The fine and art details on this work took several weeks to finish. All the designs are decorated with colorful beads. This textile will be a great addition to your collection. As I mentioned before, these cloths are used traditionally as altar cloths for one's "mesa" (or shamanic altar) or as a surface for doing coca leaf divination. However, they are also very lovely and unique for use in home decor, table coverings, etc. This is a beautiful piece of art in excellent condition.

PACHAMAMA.- Pachamama ( Mother Earth) in Quechua is the central - surrounding motif of the Andean path. The religion of the Andean communities is very much an earth-centered religion. Pachamama is believed to be a vastly intelligent, self-aware being who is both infinitely wise and infinitely compassionate. Andeans in general, and paq'os in particular pray to her regularly.

DESPACHO - HAYWARISQ'A.- Is the Quechua word for an offering. A despacho is an act of love and a reminder of the connections we share with all beings, elements, spirits, and sacred places. It is an opportunity to enter into the essential unity of all things. A despacho is created during a celebratory ceremony, in the cosmology of the Andes.

This item is used, it is in perfect condition and does not have holes or snags. It may show some stains due to the years of use.
SIZE: 16.5 X 16.5 inches
MATERIAL: Alpaca and llama wool
CULTURE: Quechua
ORIGEN: Cusco- Perú

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