Peruvian Handwoven Aguayo buy Unkuña- Mesa Cloth- Andean Mountains Textile

Andean Unkuña Mesa Cloth

This tablecloth is called Unkuña or mastana is used by the Shamans as a tool for a ceremony called despacho, pago a la Pachamama ( pay to the Mother Earth). The mesa cloth is essential because all the items are buy set on it. This Cloth was woven in one of the Q'ero Nations close to the town of Ocongate - Cusco. This mastana has geometrical designs. The unkuñas are characterized by having tassels. This unkuña was woven with the awayu or aguayo style. Also, unkuñas are used for carrying coca leaves.

Awayu: Aguayo or awayu is part of the Andean cosmology. The aguayo is a hand-woven fabric with alpaca, llama, or sheep wool, it is dyed with natural vibrant color.

PACHAMAMA.- Pachamama (Mother Earth) in Quechua is the central - surrounding motif of the Andean path. The religion of the Andean communities is very much earth-centered. 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 the 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 does not have holes or snags. This mastana shows some stains due to the years in use.
SIZE: 12.5 X 12.5 inches
MATERIAL: Alpaca wool
CULTURE: Quechua
ORIGEN: Cusco- Perú

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