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Size 68cm x 70 cm
These mestanas, or mesa cloths, are not just textiles – they are living expressions of the soul and wisdom of the Indigenous people who dwell near the sacred mountain Ausangate in the Andes. Each thread is woven with deep reverence for nature and a love that connects them to the powerful energy of the mountain.
These cloths, crafted with care and spiritual intention, carry a magical energy that reflects the spirit of Ausangate. From the soft wool of alpacas to the natural dyes drawn from the earth, plants, and minerals, every step in their creation is a ceremony in itself. Over months of dedicated work, not only are the threads interwoven, but also prayers, blessings, and intentions that link the cloth to the person who will carry it.
Each mestana is unique and infused with the spirit of the mountain, a symbol of the cosmic order and wisdom of the Andes. These cloths carry the energy of Ausangate and serve as a bridge between humanity and the universe, between the physical and the spiritual. They are used as altars by shamans and healers, holding sacred items and representing a channel for healing and transformation.
To hold such a cloth is to feel the presence of Ausangate, to sense the mountain's primal power and its eternal connection to life itself. It is to carry a piece of the Andes' heart, a promise of strength, balance, and harmony.
Ausangate is the name of one of the most significant mountains in the Peruvian Andes. Around the mountain are small communities where weaving is still a living part of everyday life and where knowledge of textile craftsmanship is passed down between generations.
Textiles from the Ausangate area are often characterized by strong colors, detailed patterns, and craftsmanship that is closely tied to the surrounding landscape. Here, people live in close relationship with the mountains, animals, and the rhythms of nature, something that has long characterized both everyday life and traditions.
Each mesa fabric carries its own expression through colors, patterns and weaving details. Together they tell the story of a living craft that still has an important place in the Andean highland communities around Ausangate.
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.
