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Unkhuñas, also known as despacho cloths, are used ceremonially for carrying small items, such as coca leaves or even lunch. For the people of Chincheros, Peru, weaving is a way of life, as important for preserving ancient traditions as it is for earning a livelihood. Handwoven in Peru.

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Chincheros

Chincheros is a small Andean Indian village located high up on the windswept plains of Anta at 3762 meters above sea level and about 30km from Cusco. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. Chincheros is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. The village mainly comprises mud brick (adobe) houses, and locals still go about their business in traditional dress.

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Size15" L x 15.5" W
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Chincheros Unkuna Despacho Cloth

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This simple despacho cloth is hand woven and features traditional Chincheros motifs in its side bands. 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. The edges are trimmed with a traditional finishing method and design and the corners are trimmed with yarn fringe tassels. Handwoven by the Chincheros of Peru.

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Unkhuñas, also known as despacho cloths, are used ceremonially for carrying small items, such as coca leaves or even lunch. For the people of Chincheros, Peru, weaving is a way of life, as important for preserving ancient traditions as it is for earning a livelihood. Handwoven in Peru.

Product Origin

Chincheros

Chincheros is a small Andean Indian village located high up on the windswept plains of Anta at 3762 meters above sea level and about 30km from Cusco. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. Chincheros is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. The village mainly comprises mud brick (adobe) houses, and locals still go about their business in traditional dress.

Dimensions

Size15" L x 15.5" W
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