{"product_id":"antique-handwoven-andean-sash-ethnographic-traditional-costume-c19th-peru","title":"Antique Handwoven Andean Sash Ethnographic Traditional Costume: C19th Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have a matching pair of these hand-woven Andean sashes, traditionally known as chumpis or chalinas. They are finely crafted textiles authentic to indigenous communities in the Andean regions of Peru and Bolivia, such as the Q'ero or Aymara people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-spun from alpaca or sheep wool using a traditional backstrap loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey feature slit-tapestry or complementary-warp weave techniques. This creates iconic geometric symbols, stepped terrace patterns (cocha or water symbols), and horizontal bands dyed with natural Earth tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically worn as protective waist belts, ceremonial sashes, hatbands, or used as sacred altar pieces (mestanas) in shamanic ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e135 x 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eIn good antique condition with an overall patina of age, with some marks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57508470882677,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/5871A84E-F401-48A6-8024-C13C8615E10D.jpg?v=1787062924","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/antique-handwoven-andean-sash-ethnographic-traditional-costume-c19th-peru","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}