Q'ero Chupsa Shoulder Bag Dimension | txb0143

Q'ero Chupsa Shoulder Bag

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Product Size: 12" L x 12" W

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Handwoven this bag reflects the range of beautiful natural hues in the fiber of the animals that are so sacred in highland Peru. Finely woven, this Q’ero Chuspa bears the traditional icons of Cocha or waters, Ch’askas or stars, Apu or mountain spirit, and traditional Peruvian edging of mayu or river, also seen running through the strap. The stripes tell the story of balance and life-giving Pachamama. Two tassels embellish the bottom edge of the bag. Measures 14 x 13 inches with a strap drop of 24 inches. Perfect for carrying mesa and your other ceremonial artes. This is a beauty!

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Dimensions

Length: 12"
Width: 12"

Product Origin

Q'ero

Q'ero Nation of Peru
The Q'ero Nation is located a one day ride on horseback from the road to Paucartambo in Cusco and is the oldest in the Inca Tradition. They live 4,300 meters high in the Peruvian Andes. They grow and eat potatoes, such as olluco and oca. Children between the ages of 7-14 attend school. Medical assistance is scarce. They work and live as a community of 800 or so people. They marry among themselves and have kept their customs alive since Incan times.
The main activity of the Q'ero, besides agriculture, is weaving. They use natural dyes for their wool. Their techniques and designs are considered to be the closest to those of their ancestors. Their weavings have been displayed at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC.
The Q'ero believe they are the last descendants of the Inca. According to tradition, their ancestors defended themselves from invading Spanish conquistadores with the aid of the local mountain deities (los Apus) which devastated the Spanish Army near Wiraquchapampa.
The religion of the Q'ero is syncretic, consisting of a mixture of European Christianity with elements of the traditional religion of the Andes. Shamans of different levels (e.g., Altumisayuq, Pampamisayuq) still have a high reputation. They worship Mother Nature (Pachamama) as well as other mountain spirits like Apu Ausangate and other regional deities.

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Features of Q'ero Ch'uspa Shoulder Bag: Handwoven fine weave of soft natural alpaca yarn Range of natural hues of the beloved alpaca Traditional icons of Cocha or waters, Ch’askas or stars, T’iki or flowers, Apu or mountain spirit Peruvian edging and strap of mayu or river Three double tassels embellish the bottom edge Full flap folds over the top to protects items within Measures 12 x 12 inches w/strap drop of 24 Handicraft of the Q'ero of Peru