peruvian figurines

The chakana or Inca Cross is an ancient symbol representing the empire's traditional worldview, symbolizing the union and communication between the natural and spiritual worlds. As a sign present in many classic artworks, Peruvian artisan Waldo Berrios draws inspiration from the figure and crafts this reversible alpaca blend scarf in a palette of warm and dark shades, with a soft surface that makes it a cozy garment perfect for this winter.

The ancient Inca civilization saw the world in a unique way, symbolizing its connection with the spiritual and natural dimensions through a sign known as the chakana. Inspired by the ancient philosophy of his ancestors, Waldo Berrios crafts an alpaca blend hat featuring a charming pattern with the mystic figure all over the design and in a blue color scheme.

These two-headed birds are part of the pre-Hispanic iconography of highland Peru ane exemplify the ancient people's concept of duality. They precise motifs grace two wool cushion covers, handwoven by Zosimo Laura. The reverse side is solid espresso brown with a button opening for inserting the cushions.