Qero Paqo's Q'ero Shaman Textile Mestana (M720)

What is the Design and appearance of the each particular cloth? Each cloth possesses its unique charm and character, handwoven by different families within the Q'eros communitya village nestled high in the Andes among the 'sacred mountains,' with Ausangate being a central sacred mountain to the Q'ero. The Q'ero people, often referred to as the "rainbow children," are descendants of priests and shamans, representing a longstanding lineage of healers and medicine men and women. Newly Woven or Used in ritual by the family? Note: Aged & Authentic Textiles These textiles are not acquired from companies but from individuals, crafted with specific intentions as sacred cloths for altars. Handmade through natural processes of hand spinning, dyeing, and hand weaving, they may be new or bear the marks of ceremonial use by Q'ero families, a practice passed down through generations. How to clean a cloth? Cleaning requires care for wool-rich cloths, with subtle marks treated through gentle hand washing with natural soap. Wax can be removed with paper and mild heat using an iron. Wear marks contribute to the cloth's character, and dye marks are considered part of its uniqueness. While most cloths are pristine, any significant marks or use will be transparently highlighted in the item description. For those seeking fresh-from-the-loom options, the 'Chinchero Shaman’ selection is recommended. Cloths can be steam pressed with warm steam only. Where do mestana's come from? These mesa cloths are procured from the Pagos Qero medicine people situated high in the Andes of Peru. Handwoven with naturally dyed sheep wool by the Q'ero community, these cloths carry profound symbology , meaning, and intent. They serve various purposes, from cradling newborns during their entry into the world to becoming powerful altars that hold an individual's essence and gifts during their transformative journey around the medicine wheel. As representations of personal transformation, power objects are placed within the cloth, often accompanied by an inner cloth known as either a wachala or Unkuna , the local names varying by region. What is the meaning to a cloth? Each family and region infuse unique meaning into the creation of these cloths. Made in two halves, representing duality, the balance between masculine and feminine, left and right, the coming together of energies, and more. The colors and overall composition are individual to the Qero , with symbols and layouts varying from family to family. For instance, the black, symbolizing "pa and cha " or Pachamama , may be wider in some cloths, providing grounding, while others might have narrower black areas with abundant Inti (sun) symbols, creating a busy yet powerful cloth. Some may seek the calming influence of "the waters" to balance their inner fires, while others aim to ignite more fire. Each cloth and its call to you hold unique symbology , creating a personal and meaningful connection. Mesa or Mestana refers to a cloth used in rituals for blessings or prayers, holding sacred objects. Traditionally crafted with 100% sheep's wool, it is hand-spun, handwoven, and hand-dyed using natural dyes. The term "Mesa" signifies plains, while "Mestana" reflects the high plains. Note: Aged & Authentic Textiles These textiles are purchased from individuals not companies and machinery. Sometimes they are fresh off the hand loom and other times have been used in ceremony for many years by the Qero family. We will always make reference to what types reflect in the products. New Woven Uses: Sacred Altar Cloth, Medicine Wheel Personal Altar cloth, an altar or shrine cloth to hold sacred power objects, stone khuyas and personal transformations Colours Combination of rich and subtle colour tones: Reds/Black/Blue/Green/Yellow/Pinks Approx Size: 65cm 25.5" x 66cm 26". Naturally dyed. Please allow a slight tolerance of 10% +/-. Naturally dyed Made from: Mixture of sheep’s & alpaca wool, hand spun and naturally dyed Material: Fine Sheep Yarn, hand spun, naturally dyed Origin: Peruvian Qero Shaman Peruvian Qero (Q'ero) and Chinchero Shaman Mestana or Mesa cloths serve as personal altar cloths, providing a focused space to wrap sacred items and stones, channeling energy. Handwoven with symbols representing families, traditions,