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Size 81cm x 81cm - Chinchero
These mestanas, or mesa fabrics, are not just textiles – they are living works of art created by the indigenous people of Chinchero, a village that rests in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Here, where the rainbow often appears in the sky as a blessing, these fabrics carry the energy and beauty of the rainbow.
Each fabric is the result of a sacred craft, where the soft wool of the alpaca and colors from nature's palette come together in a dance of creativity and spirituality. With a gentle hand and a heart filled with prayers and intentions, each thread is woven together, not just into a fabric, but into a living amber of the soul of the Sacred Valley. The light of the rainbow and its promise of harmony are reflected in the radiant colors, where each shade carries a symbolic meaning.
Each mestana is unique and vibrates with the energy that the rainbow brings with it – an energy of balance, renewal and universal love. These fabrics are used by shamans and healers as altars, where they hold sacred objects and act as gateways to the healing powers of the universe.
To hold a Chinchero fabric is to feel the presence of the Sacred Valley and hear the rainbow whispers of unity and hope. It is to carry with you a piece of the magic of the Andes, a promise of light, beauty and harmony that permeates both body and soul.
Area of origin – Chinchero
Chinchero is located in the Sacred Valley near Cusco and is known for its strong weaving traditions. The area has long been a center for textile crafts where knowledge of weaving, dyeing and patterns is passed down between generations.
Many Chinchero textiles are characterized by their bright colors, rainbow-like color combinations, and the detailed patterns woven into the fabric. Another characteristic is the decorative edging, often called nawi awapa or "eyelet", that runs along the outer edge of the fabric.
In Andean tradition, the eye is associated with attention, vitality and creativity. The motif appears in various forms in traditional textile art and is one of the patterns that many associate with Chinchero weavers.
Each fabric is unique, but the richness of color, the woven motifs and the characteristic border are details that often recur in textiles from the area.
These mesa fabrics are hand-woven in the Andes using techniques passed down through generations. Many of the fabrics are made from alpaca wool and dyed with natural dyes from plants, minerals and other local raw materials.
Weaving is an important part of life in many Andean communities and is often carried out by women who carry on knowledge, patterns and craft traditions within the family and local community.
Because each fabric is made by hand, no two pieces are exactly alike. Variations in color, pattern, and detail are a natural part of the craft and make each mesa fabric unique.
When you buy a mesa fabric, you help support traditional craftsmanship and the communities where it still lives on. In line with the principle of Ayni – reciprocity – we strive for trade to create value both for the user of the product and for the people and places behind it. We work for long-term relationships and to give back to the contexts that make this craftsmanship possible.
