Torba z Haftem Rękodzieło Altar Ceremonialny Sztuka Shipibo Konibo Peru
149.90 zł
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Ceremonial Altar Shipibo Art Konibo Art Peru
Altar, Dimensions: Diameter 15-16cm
- Ceremonial Altar Shipibo Art Konibo Art Peru
- Size: Small
- Dimensions: Diameter 15-16cm
- Creator: Isa from the Shipibo-Konibo tribe
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✨What is Shipibo-Konibo art?
The Shipibo-Konibo are an indigenous Amazonian culture and the most numerous in the Peruvian department of Ucayali. They are famous for the characteristic, geometrically decorated fabrics created by local women.
The tribe’s elders pass on the techniques of their ancestors to younger generations. It is worth noting that only women are involved in the production of the fabrics. Women in the Shipibo-Konibo community gather in their homes to work on their crafts. Some aspiring pattern makers begin learning the art as young as five. The secrets of this method will guide them for the rest of their lives, shaping their designs through hand-dyeing and painting, embroidery, or weaving.
✨Traditional Shipibo-Konibo patterns
There are many theories about the meaning of the Shipibo-Konibo patterns. Some believe they represent a stylized language, a representation of rivers in the Amazon, a representation of a “spirit word,” or the shape of an Anaconda. Others say the patterns describe the lives of their families and communities in the rainforest. While it is difficult to assign a single meaning to these patterns, their value and uniqueness is undeniable.
Geometric patterns are called quene or kené, literally “symbols of ethnic identity.” Indeed, they have always been a symbol of Shipibo-Konibo identity, distinguishing them from other indigenous groups. It is believed that some mystical geometric figures symbolize the cosmos and the mythology of the ethnic group.
The hallucinogenic vine, ayahuasca, is a key element of Shipibo-Konibo culture and is often used to help recognize these patterns in the world around them.
- It is with these visions that women begin the process of creating expressive, hand-painted fabrics.
- In addition, there are melodies and chants (huehua) that serve as codes for each pattern and refer to the shamanic visions experienced under the influence of ayahuasca.
- Even if the meaning of Shipibo-Konibo patterns is not obvious, everyone appreciates the beautiful patterns, soft curves, and pristine and authentic appearance.
✨The Process of Creating Shipibo-Konibo Art
The Shipibo-Konibo paint on large sheets of pure cotton muslin, which are cut into smaller pieces before the dyeing process begins. Women often work together, painting on the same sheet at the same time, coordinating their work by watching the other’s progress.
- One of the most difficult tasks is drawing the first line on the virgin fabric. The artist must approach this task with extreme delicacy: if just one drop of color stains the sheet, all the previous work will be wasted, because the stain can never be washed away.
- Women often paint all day and night to finish their work on time. Younger girls may be hired to fill in the spaces between bold lines with delicate filler patterns.
- The dyes used to create the colors come from various organic materials found in the Amazon rainforest, such as the bark of the mahogany tree, the fruit of the Huito (Genipa Americana), or mud collected from the bottom of ponds or streams. Due to their streaky consistency, they can be difficult to work with.
- For the “black on red” designs, they dye the entire fabric a plant brown shade, then paint over it with mud, so that only the painted areas become black. Hand-painted fabrics can be dyed up to ten times, then left to dry in the strong Amazonian sun. They are then painted by hand with very small sticks, then dried in the sun again, and finally washed.
- For black and white patterns on cotton, a brown dye is painted onto natural, undyed muslin and then the entire fabric is bathed in mud, so that the painted sections turn black.
❤️Who worked on our crafts?
- We work with Martina and Isa, who are from the Shipibo Tribe in Peru. Our friends and women from their families create these beautiful handicrafts for us. Many of their pieces often take months to create, and smaller pieces take a shorter time. Martina and Isa help us choose the most beautiful and traditional patterns used in their culture.
- To quote Martine and translate from Spanish “Dear friend, the art of patterns comes, according to the history we know, from people of Shipibo-Konibo origin. History tells us that the pattern comes from the vine of the ayahuasca plant, as well as from other medicinal plants that exist in our country, Peru. Plants such as piripi, ayahuasca and others. Hand embroidery of fabrics takes a lot of time, for example, embroidering 80 cm x 75 cm of fabric takes a month of work.”
❤️A photo of Martina at work❤️
- A few words from Isa translated from Spanish: “My name is Isarina, I am from Pucallpa – Peru. I belong to the Shipibo-Konibo ethnic group. I work together with my grandmother, mother and sisters. My art is inspired by sacred plants and visionary plants, in my tradition we learned to make these sacred patterns using medicinal plants. We can make these fabrics by hand embroidery.”
- By purchasing these handmade textiles, you help the Shipibo-Konibo preserve their culture and maintain economic stability and their self-sufficiency
OTHER SHIPIBO-KONIBO ART OFFERS
- Small, medium and large ceremonial altars (oblong/rectangular and square)
- Shoulder bags (rectangular)
- Cup coasters (round)
✨ WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL✨
- Original handicrafts from Peru – We source our handicrafts directly from our friendly women from the Shipibo-Konibo tribe. By purchasing these hand-painted textiles, you help the Shipibo-Konibo preserve their culture and maintain their economic stability and self-sufficiency.
- We care about your unforgettable experience – we will advise you on how to prepare the ceremony and how to use our incense. We are happy when you contact us!
- Freebies – you will receive access to our ceremonial playlist on YouTube. We add a gift to every order that will set you up for an amazing experience!
- Safe package – each product is properly and carefully packed for transport.
- Satisfaction Guarantee – return within 14 days, the product has not been used. We will refund your money.
| Marka | Inna |
|---|---|
| Technika wykonania | haft,szycie ręczne |
| Rodzaj | inny |
| Okazje | Boże Narodzenie,Dzień Babci,Dzień Chłopaka,Dzień Dziadka,Dzień Kobiet,Dzień Matki,Dzień Nauczyciela,Dzień Ojca,gratulacje,Haloween,imieniny,jubileusz,narodziny,rocznica,ślub,urodziny,walentynki,Wielkanoc |
| Kształt | inny |
| Wzór | aztecki |
