This handwoven Unkuna comes from the Q’ero people of the Peruvian Andes, direct descendants of the Inka lineage and guardians of ancient Andean wisdom.

Traditionally, an Unkuna is a ceremonial cloth used to carry sacred items – coca leaves, despacho offerings, ritual tools. It is a woven container of prayers. A holding space for what is sacred.

This particular piece expresses Yanantin – the Andean principle of sacred complementarity. Black and white sit side by side, not in opposition, but in relationship. Light and shadow. Feminine and masculine. Earth and sky. Each completing the other.

Woven in the mountains with intention and reverence, this textile carries the quiet strength of the Apus – the mountain spirits who watch over the Q’ero communities. Its simplicity makes it powerful. It does not shout. It holds.

These textiles can be used as altar cloths, wall hangings, table runners, or ceremonial pieces. They are powerful objects, made with intention and reverence, and each carries the energy of the mountains where they were woven.

Traditional Features:

• Handwoven by Q’ero artisans in the Peruvian Andes

• Traditional Unkuna – ceremonial cloth for carrying sacred items

• Black and white design reflecting the principle of Yanantin

• Tassels at each corner, completing the textile with movement and intention

• Suitable for altar use, ceremony, despacho work, or sacred decor

Care Instructions:
Hand wash gently in cold water if needed. Lay flat to dry in the shade. Store folded in a clean, dry space and treat with respect, as you would any ceremonial item.

Size: 44 x 43 cm

Each cloth is handmade. Slight variations in weave, tone, and texture are part of its unique spirit.