Shipibo Kené Scarf – Peto Kené

Shipibo Kené Scarf – Peto Kené

This ornate hand-embroidered shawl comes from the Shipibo-Conibo people in the Peruvian Amazon.
The design is called Peto Kené, which means “following the dots”.
It is one of the more fundamental patterns and is understood as a signpost for a simpler, clearer path in life.

Peto Kené – Meaning

The pattern is characterized by many “V” shapes that run through the design like waves.
They stand for a flowing and harmonious path, even in challenging times.
The Peto Kené is a reminder that you can get closer to your goal step by step by following the dots.
Some also interpret the pattern as a symbol of water waves or falling raindrops on a roof – images of lightness and steady rhythm.

Use

• As an altar or ritual cloth
• As a unique decorative piece in the living room or practice room
• As an expression of traditional Shipibo art and symbolism

Details

• Origin: Shipibo-Conibo, Peru
• Technique: elaborate hand embroidery
• Design: Peto Kené – “following the dots”
• Unique piece – each piece is individually made

Care

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