Beautiful Mesa Quepe - Textile weaved in the Community of Huacawasi.


This Andean textile called Mesa quepe or mastana is used by the Paqos as a
tool for a ceremony called despacho, Pago a la Pachamama ( pay to the Mother
Earth). The mesa quepe is essential because all the items are set on it. This
Cloth was woven in the community of Huacawasi, located in the mountains north
of Calca (Sacred Valley) - Cusco. This mastana's designs are birds, angels,
condors, horses, llamas, Andean puma, toads, and geometrical designs. The
designs are reversible, these textiles are used traditionally as altar cloths
for one's "mesa" (or shamanic altar) or as a surface for doing coca leaf
divination. However, they are also very lovely and unique for use in home
decor, table coverings, or collections. This textile will be a good addition to
your collection. This mastana is in good condition( like new) with no holes or
snags.

PACHAMAMA.- Pachamama ( Mother Earth) in Quechua is the central all -
surrounding motif of the Andean path. The religion of the Andean communities is
very much an earth-centered religion. Pachamama is believed to be a vastly
intelligent, self-aware being who is both infinitely wise and infinitely
compassionate. Andeans in general, and paq'os in particular pray to her
regularly.

DESPACHO - HAYWARISQ'A.- Is the Quechua word for an offering. A despacho is an
act of love and a reminder of the connections we share with all beings,
elements, spirits, and sacred places. It is an opportunity to enter into the
essential unity of all things. A despacho is created during a celebratory
ceremony, in the cosmology of the Andes.

SIZE: 42 X 40 inches
MATERIAL: Alpaca, llama wool, and synthetic.
CULTURE: Quechua
ORIGIN: Cusco- Perú
COLORS: Red, green, purple, white, burgundy, black, and orange, as in the
picture shown.

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