Shipibo Kené Shawl – Hand Painted & Hand Embroidered

h2>Shipibo Kené Scarf – Hand Painted & Hand Embroidered

This special Shipibo Kené shawl comes from the Amazon region in Peru and combines two traditional techniques:
it is partly hand-painted and partly hand-embroidered.
In the center, the scarf features a colorful mandala with floral patterns in green and pink, framed by classic kené geometries.
The combination of painting and embroidery makes each piece an extraordinary one-of-a-kind.

Shipibo Conibo & Kené Art

The Shipibo-Conibo are an indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon, known for their visual language of kené patterns .
These complex geometric lines and symbols express the worldview, cosmovision, and spiritual practice of Shipibo.
By combining painting and embroidery, a living work of art is created that makes the cultural diversity and creative heritage of the people visible.

Use

• As an altar or ritual cloth
• As an artistic decorative piece
• As an expression of indigenous craftsmanship and symbolic art

Details

• Origin: Shipibo-Conibo, Peru
• Technique: Combination of hand painting & hand embroidery
• Design: traditional kené with floral mandala center
• Unique piece – each piece is individually made

Care

• Only clean gently by hand
• Avoid direct sun and moisture
• Iron gently from the back (low temperature)