Mestanas...

Peru has a long tradition of weaving, many of the sources of which are traced directly back to the Inca and tribes prior to the Inca. They are very practical people and their weaving traditions provided them with warm and beautiful clothing along with utilitarian objects used in everyday life. It also was the canvas used to depict images that were important to their culture, beliefs and ritual traditions. You can view a larger image by clicking on the mestanas.

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Chinchero

A classic mestana/manta/awayu from a weaver from Chinchero.

A classic mestana/manta/awayu from a weaver from Chinchero. This cloth is woven in shades of brown, olive green, and purple with accents of red, green white, black and gold. Many of the dyes used are natural.
#0108 04-193S
28" X 36"
$225.00 - SOLD

Chahuaytire

This is a fine Inca textile from the region of Chahuaytire by Alicia Perez Chicchi. These pieces can take up to two months to weave. The dyes are all natural. This piece is woven in Olive Green, Deep Red, Black, Brown with Teal and Tan accent stripes.

This is a fine Inca textile from the region of Chahuaytire by Alicia Perez Chicchi. These pieces can take up to two months to weave. The dyes are all natural. This piece is woven in Olive Green, Deep Red, Black, Brown with Teal and Tan accent stripes. The detail down the center is Chaskas (star) energy. It is also trimmed on the edge with a woven tubular edging. 24” X 24”
$190.00 - SOLD

Chahuaytire

This is a fine Inca textile from the region of Chahuaytire. These pieces can take up to two months to weave. The dyes are all natural. This piece is woven in Olive Green, Purple, Red, Black, Teal , White with Rose accent stripes.

This is a fine Inca textile from the region of Chahuaytire. These pieces can take up to two months to weave. The dyes are all natural. This piece is woven in Olive Green, Purple, Red, Black, Teal , White with Rose accent stripes. It is also trimmed on the edge with a woven tubular edging.
Size: 24" X 26"
Price: $180.00 - SOLD

Ausangate/
Ocongate

Ausuangate/Ocongate Mestana #AOM60011107

This piece is a really lovely older textile with quite a bit of wear and the patina that comes with use. It is from the Ausangate/Ocongate region. It is finely woven with wide black stripes (the earth) and the symbols of the Qocha (water) and Chili’s common to this area of Peru. It is edged with a wide strip of embellished fabric which is where most of the wear is. The dyes are all natural and include red, dusty rose and white.
#AOM60011107
31"X 30"
$225.00

Ausangate/
Ocongate

Ausuangate/Ocongate Mestana #AOM60021107

 


This piece is a really lovely older textile with quite a bit of wear and the patina that comes with use. It is from the Ausangate/Ocongate region. It is finely woven with wide black stripes (the earth) and the symbols of Inti (the Sun) and Apus (the Mountains) common to this area of Peru. It is edged with a trim that is often seen in this area. This is a very colorful piece including Red, Black, Burgundy, Forest Green, Fushia, Orange, Apple Green, Blue and Mustard Yellow
#AOM60021107
20"X 19"
$100.00 - SOLD

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