The wantana is a typical accessory in several Peruvian communities; a handwoven cord or tie ending in a threaded tassel at both ends can be used for many things: you can see them used on hats as hatbands or chin straps. Can also be used to tie up your despacho cloth to carry your Pachamama offering to the ceremonial site.
Edged with many tiny beads called pini. Let us pick one for you. Sold individually. Thread and bead color may vary from picture. Length may vary from about 38"- 48". From the Q'ero of Peru.
Striped knitted mask with contrasting eyebrows and face. Varied styles with rainbow stripes or solid color & thin rainbow stripes. Pulls over the head and has eye, nose and mouth openings. Face masks, such as this one, are called waq'ollos in Quechua, a local Peruvian dialect. Primarily worn and seen during the Peruvian Festival of Qoyllur Riti, [Lord of the Snow Star] ceremonies, you can wear yours on the slopes or to in the snow. 13 inches long by 9.5 inches wide when measured flat. Accent colors may vary. One size fits most. Made in Peru.
Our 100% silk golden yellow Tibetan Khata Ceremonial Scarf features the Eight Auspicious Symbols lightly woven in white into the fabric. These scarves are sometimes referred to as a khada, khadag or hada. They are traditional ceremonial scarves common in Tibetan culture. Khatas can be presented at any festive occasions to a host or at weddings, funerals, births, graduation, arrivals and departure of guests, etc.
The Tibetans commonly give a kind acknowledgment of Tashi Delek (meaning Good Luck) at the time of presenting. The Dalai Lama is known to offer khata as a gift to diplomats, visitors, or other monks, which symbolizes purity of intention and the beginning of the relationship. Made in Nepal.
Bead-trimmed woven tie, or watana, can be used for many things, so tie one on: on your hat, around your mesa bundle, or your despacho cloth. Sold individually. Various traditional patterns. Length: 38 to 48 inches. Let us pick one for you. From the Q'ero of Peru.
Rustic belt beautifully conveys the Chincheros traditional weaving designs, intricate patterns and iconography of items important in their lives. Features include a geometric diamond design with a curvy S-like symbol.
Oftentimes designs like these are said to represent items from the agricultural influence of their lives: hoes, holes, furrows and fields. Reversible. The designs are woven to produce an image with positive color and weave effect on one side and opposite color and weave effect of the same image on the reverse.
Choice of color family. Size may vary by a couple inches (44" long x 2" wide)
The wantana is a typical clothing accessory in several Peruvian communities. This handwoven cord or tie can be used for many things: tie one on your hat as a stylish hatband or chin strap, weave it into your hair or other hair ornaments; use it to tie up your despacho cloth to carry your Pachamama offering to the ceremonial site or whatever else you want to adorn with beauty, color or add functionality! Edged with many tiny beads called pini. This one is rainbow colored. From the Q'ero of Peru.
Our soft yet strong wool South American sling is made by Peruvian craftspeople in the South Andes. The Peruvian word for a sling is huaraca. Just like in ancient Andean civilizations, such as the Inca Empire, this sling is made from llama and alpaca wool and constructed in contrasting colors, with complex braiding and fine workmanship in beautiful patterns.
Small loop closure. Decorative. Does not have weapon cradle like other slings.
Hand woven tie, or watana, can be used for many things, so tie one on: on your hat, around your mesa bundle, or your despacho cloth. Sold individually. Various traditional patterns. Length: 38to 48 inches. Let us pick one for you. From the Q'ero of Peru.
Somewhere over the rainbow is our watana tie, handwoven from natural dyed yarns into a striped rainbow color design. Embellished with tiny white beads called pini on either edge. Use this handy cord to wrap around your mesa bundle, as a hatband, and use whenever you want to adorn with beauty and functionality! Tie one on. From the Sacred Valley of Peru.
This wide, rustic and sturdy, gently used belt beautifully conveys the Peruvian Andean weavers traditional designs - intricate patterns and iconography of items important in their lives. Each icon has a specific meaning some only known to the weaver herself. Reversible. The pattern is the same on both sides, but the colors are opposite.
Measures 48" long and 4.5" wide with 12 inch belt ties.
Belt length approximate. Belts can be worn, used as ties or straps or used as an overlay on ground mesas or altars. Made in the Sacred Valley of Peru.
This rustic and sturdy gently used belt beautifully conveys the Peruvian Andean weavers traditional weaving designs - intricate patterns and iconography of items important in their lives. Each icon has a specific meaning some only known to the weaver herself.
Measures 49.5" long and 5" wide with 20" ties
Belt length approximate. Belts can be worn, used as ties or straps or used as an overlay on ground mesas or altars. Made in the Sacred Valley of Peru.
