{"product_id":"altar-cloth-qero-unkuna-black-white-duality","title":"Altar Cloth Q'ero Unkuna – Black \u0026 White Duality","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eThis handwoven \u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eUnkuna\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eQ’ero people of the Peruvian Andes\u003c\/strong\u003e, direct descendants of the Inka lineage and guardians of ancient Andean wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eTraditionally, an \u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eUnkuna\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eThis particular piece expresses \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eYanantin\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eWoven 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eTraditional Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eHandwoven by Q’ero artisans in the Peruvian Andes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eTraditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eUnkuna\u003c\/strong\u003e – ceremonial cloth for carrying sacred items\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eBlack and white design reflecting the principle of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eYanantin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eTassels at each corner, completing the textile with movement and intention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eSuitable for altar use, ceremony, despacho work, or sacred decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eHand 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eSize: 44 x 43 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eEach cloth is handmade. Slight variations in weave, tone, and texture are part of its unique spirit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KINTU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256816828580,"sku":"UNKUNA","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6845\/0724\/files\/IMG_1797.jpg?v=1772083010","url":"https:\/\/kintuartisans.com\/products\/altar-cloth-qero-unkuna-black-white-duality","provider":"KINTU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}