Shipibo Kené Scarf – Hand Embroidered – Green, Red, Yellow

Shipibo Kené Scarf – Hand Embroidered

This brightly colored Kené shawl was made by the Shipibo-Conibo in the Peruvian Amazon.
Combining bold tones of red, green, blue and yellow, the embroidery features a repeating geometric pattern that represents the connection and harmony of the cosmos .
Each shawl is unique and represents the rich symbolic language of the Shipibo.

Cultural background

Kené patterns are the visual language of the Shipibo conibo.
They reflect their worldview, which is shaped by the close connection between humans, nature and spiritual forces.
The clear, repeating lines symbolize order, balance and protection.
Such embroideries have been passed down for generations and are an expression of living tradition.

Use

• As an altar or ritual cloth
• As a decorative work of art for living rooms or practice rooms
• As a symbol of indigenous craft and cultural tradition

Details

• Origin: Shipibo-Conibo, Peru
• Technique: elaborate hand embroidery
• Design: traditional kené pattern

Care

• Gently clean by hand; Do not bleach
• Dry flat, avoid direct sun for longer
• Iron gently from the back at low temperature