All weavings are made with natural
fabric and have been dyed naturally, without use of chemicals.
Fine Shipibo Handcrafted
Textiles
The mastery of traditional Shipibo Art is undeniable. Bright patterns and vivid rain-forest colors
demonstrate these people's connection to the Creative.
It has been said that "the patterns are obtained
in an Ayahuasca vision" and quickly recorded onto fabric. The patterns represent the mythology of the Shipibo, their
natural and spiritual world, and the spirits that live there. Some patterns represent animals, plants, or geological memories.
Some say they are recordings of constellations, and others believe that they are visual patterns that accompany the songs
(icaros) they sing in their ceremonies. The designs are healing patterns, and considered to be psychic shielding
from evil.
The Shipibo wish to offer their best wishes to the rest of the world residing outside the Amazon.
A more lucrative supply of income is provided to the feminine contingency of Shipibo families, through the trade and promotion
of their textiles, which are often said to be inspired by their visions.
