Weaver from the association holding the whipala at a gathering

A whipala handwoven by the group, present in the spaces where the reservation and the community are represented. It is woven to order and its measurements are fitted to the use it is meant for.

Ceremonial

Woven whipala

A handwoven whipala, a piece of identity and representation of the territory.

Suggested value Made to order

The price goes directly to the women weavers of the Mueses reservation.

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Technical details

Materials
Dyed wool yarn
Technique
Guanga weaving in bands of colour.
Time to make
2 weeks

Cultural meaning and context

The story of the weaving

“The group’s whipalas accompany the mingas, the assemblies and the gatherings where the community represents itself, inside and outside the reservation.”

The whipala accompanies the community’s spaces of representation and leadership, and is woven with the same care as a ceremonial garment.

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