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Shipibo-Conibo Tapestries and Embroidery by Sully
Katukina.US is honored to carry authentic Shipibo works crafted by a 9th-generation Shipibo lineage from the Ucayali region of Peru. Our offerings are below, we would like to tell you a little about the artisan first.
Her name is Sully, let us introduce you to her in her own words ~
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
~Sully
Pictured ~ This is how you reach my community.
Pictured ~ The fabrics are dyed with the plants
All offerings in this collection are handmade by Sully
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18 products
Authentic Shipibo-Conibo Embroidered Dress -
Style 1-White with three buttons horitzontal with pyramid
Style 2-Vanilla with jiboia/chacruna & embroidery
Style 3-White with one button, chacruna, and Icaros
Style 4-White with three buttons and vertical Icaros
Style 5-Sand V neck, jagube with Icaros
Style 6- White with a heart hem and Icaros
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Heart-Shaped Shipibo hand-stitched altar cloth
Altar cloths are spiritually significant textiles featuring intricate geometric patterns (Kene) that visually represent icaros and visions from Ayahuasca, serving as portals to the plant medicine energy, providing spiritual protection, healing, and connection to ancestral wisdom for shamans and owners alike.
- Visual Icaros: The patterns are visual representations (like musical scores) of sacred plant songs, translating spiritual melodies into tangible art.
- Cosmology & Visions: Designs reveal the Shipibo worldview, spirits of the jungle, and visions experienced during Ayahuasca ceremonies, connecting viewers to this spiritual realm.
- Plant Medicine Energy: Each pattern carries the specific healing power and essence of particular medicinal plants, such as the Anaconda or Chacruna.
- Spiritual Protection & Healing: The cloths are believed to hold protective energy, offering spiritual healing, confidence, and inner knowing to those who use them.
- Interconnectedness: They symbolize the deep connection between the Shipibo people, nature, and the spirit world, acting as a bridge
Usage
- Altars: Used as sacred coverings on altars for ceremonies.
- Ceremonial Art: Created and used by shamans for healing and spiritual work.
- Wall Hangings: To bring protective and healing energies into a space
Extra Small: 6" x 6"
Small: 8" x 8"
Medium: 13.5" x 12.5"
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Hand-stitched round shipibo altar cloth
Altar cloths are spiritually significant textiles featuring intricate geometric patterns (Kene) that visually represent icaros and visions from Ayahuasca, serving as portals to the plant medicine energy, providing spiritual protection, healing, and connection to ancestral wisdom for shamans and owners alike.
- Visual Icaros: The patterns are visual representations (like musical scores) of sacred plant songs, translating spiritual melodies into tangible art.
- Cosmology & Visions: Designs reveal the Shipibo worldview, spirits of the jungle, and visions experienced during Ayahuasca ceremonies, connecting viewers to this spiritual realm.
- Plant Medicine Energy: Each pattern carries the specific healing power and essence of particular medicinal plants, such as the Anaconda or Chacruna.
- Spiritual Protection & Healing: The cloths are believed to hold protective energy, offering spiritual healing, confidence, and inner knowing to those who use them.
- Interconnectedness: They symbolize the deep connection between the Shipibo people, nature, and the spirit world, acting as a bridge
Usage
- Altars: Used as sacred coverings on altars for ceremonies.
- Ceremonial Art: Created and used by shamans for healing and spiritual work.
- Wall Hangings: To bring protective and healing energies into a space
Extra small: 5"
Small: 6.25"
Med 1: 9.5"
Med 2: 10"
Med 3: 10.5"
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Round Shipibo hand-stitched altar cloth
These hand-stiched, directly sourced Peruvian Shipibo altar cloths are used for ceremonies, plant medicine rituals, or home decor, serving as a way to invoke spiritual energy and represent the worldview of the Shipibo-Conibo people. The intricate geometric patterns (kené) are not just decorative but are a form of "medicine song," with each design carrying spiritual significance related to prayer, healing, protection, abundance, and the natural world.
Prayer 4: 12"
Prayer 5-11: 11"
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Shipibo Hand Embroidered Messenger Bag
Owning a Shipibo messenger bag is often seen as carrying "living art" or a "woven prayer" that is encoded with this ancestral wisdom and positive energy. The specific meaning of a bag may depend on its unique patterns, as each design can carry a different intention, such as:
- Wisdom
- Abundance
- Confidence and security
- Deep inner knowing and trust
Ultimately, a Shipibo messenger bag is a powerful cultural item that bridges the tangible world with the metaphysical, reflecting a deep reverence for nature, healing, and the spiritual insights of the Shipibo-Conibo people
Available in black, red, or green with varying patterns adorning each for a truly one-of-a-kind bag, handmade in Peru.
Beautifully made with love, these are art.
**measurements are approximate
Prayer 1 : 13.5" L x 12" W, 24" Drop
Prayer 2: 13" L x 13" W, 19" Drop
Prayer 3 15" L x 13" W, 18" Drop
Prayer 4: 15" L x 13" W, 25" Drop
Prayer 5: 13" L x 13" W, 17" Drop
Prayer 6: 13" L x 13" W, 18" Drop
Prayer 7: 13" L x 13" W, 19" Drop
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Shipibo Hand Embroidered Messenger Bag
Owning a Shipibo messenger bag is often seen as carrying "living art" or a "woven prayer" that is encoded with this ancestral wisdom and positive energy. The specific meaning of a bag may depend on its unique patterns, as each design can carry a different intention, such as:
- Wisdom
- Abundance
- Confidence and security
- Deep inner knowing and trust
Ultimately, a Shipibo messenger bag is a powerful cultural item that bridges the tangible world with the metaphysical, reflecting a deep reverence for nature, healing, and the spiritual insights of the Shipibo-Conibo people
Beautifully made with love, these are art. Solid white with varying patterns adorning each for a truly one-of-a-kind bag, handmade in Peru.
**measurements are approximate
Prayer 1 and 2: 13" L x 12" W, 24" Drop
Prayer 3 13" L x 11" W, 19" Drop
Prayer 4: 13" L x 9.5" W, 22" Drop
Prayer 5: 13" L x 10" W, 23" Drop
Prayer 6: 13" L x 9.5" W, 24" Drop
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Authentic Shipibo-Conibo Embroidered Tapestry Collection 2
Shipibo tapestries, known as kené, are spiritual maps of the cosmos, acting as visual representations of sacred plant medicine visions, icaros, and the universes interconnectedness. Used for healing, protection, and connecting with the spirit word through intricate geometric patterns symbolizing energies, spirits, and natural elements like rivers, animals, and plants, each complex design holds specific energetic information, acting like musical scores or coded language to facilitate spiritual journeys and repair energetic imbalances.
- Cosmic Maps: The patterns map the universe, reflecting the Shipibo cosmology and the deep, real world experienced during shamanic journeys.
- Musical Scores (Icaros): Designs translate the vibrational energy and lyrics of sacred healing songs sung by shamans to facilitate healing and spiritual connection.
- Vibrational Energy: Patterns represent the energetic blueprint of plants, illnesses, or people, embodying the spirit of nature and the cosmos.
- Healing & Protection: Woven with intentions of healing, protection, and guidance, they are used in ceremonies to connect participants with the spirit world
How they are used
- Ceremonial Tools: Used in Ayahuasca ceremonies and healing rituals to focus energy and guide participants.
- Spiritual Art: Beyond decoration, they are living art that tells stories, transmits knowledge, and carries the essence of the Amazon.
- Personal Connection: Holding or viewing a tapestry can help individuals connect with the plant medicine world and their own spiritual path.
Each piece is hand made, unique, and carries a powerful vibration of its own.
Prayer 7 (Jaguar, Vines, Ayahuasca Pot): 5' x 5'
Prayer 8 (Jaguar, Vines, Flower of Life): 5' x 5'
Prayer 9 (Vines, Jiboia, Ayahuasca Pot): 5' x 5'
A message from the artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Authentic Shipibo-Conibo Embroidered Altar Cloth
Alar cloths are spiritually significant textiles featuring intricate geometric patterns (Kene) that visually represent icaros and visions from Ayahuasca, serving as portals to the plant medicine energy, providing spiritual protection, healing, and connection to ancestral wisdom for shamans and owners alike.
- Visual Icaros: The patterns are visual representations (like musical scores) of sacred plant songs, translating spiritual melodies into tangible art.
- Cosmology & Visions: Designs reveal the Shipibo worldview, spirits of the jungle, and visions experienced during Ayahuasca ceremonies, connecting viewers to this spiritual realm.
- Plant Medicine Energy: Each pattern carries the specific healing power and essence of particular medicinal plants, such as the Anaconda or Chacruna.
- Spiritual Protection & Healing: The cloths are believed to hold protective energy, offering spiritual healing, confidence, and inner knowing to those who use them.
- Interconnectedness: They symbolize the deep connection between the Shipibo people, nature, and the spirit world, acting as a bridge
Usage
- Altars: Used as sacred coverings on altars for ceremonies.
- Ceremonial Art: Created and used by shamans for healing and spiritual work.
- Wall Hangings: To bring protective and healing energies into a space
Prayer One - Piñon Colorado 26" x 60"
Prayer Two. 26" x 58"
Prayer Three 26.5" x 70"
Prayer Four 26" x 66"
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Hand-embroidered teal shipibo embroidered blouse
Jiboia/Vines (embroidered front/back)
Size: 3x
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Square Shipibo hand-stitched altar cloth
Altar cloths are spiritually significant textiles featuring intricate geometric patterns (Kene) that visually represent icaros and visions from Ayahuasca, serving as portals to the plant medicine energy, providing spiritual protection, healing, and connection to ancestral wisdom for shamans and owners alike.
- Visual Icaros: The patterns are visual representations (like musical scores) of sacred plant songs, translating spiritual melodies into tangible art.
- Cosmology & Visions: Designs reveal the Shipibo worldview, spirits of the jungle, and visions experienced during Ayahuasca ceremonies, connecting viewers to this spiritual realm.
- Plant Medicine Energy: Each pattern carries the specific healing power and essence of particular medicinal plants, such as the Anaconda or Chacruna.
- Spiritual Protection & Healing: The cloths are believed to hold protective energy, offering spiritual healing, confidence, and inner knowing to those who use them.
- Interconnectedness: They symbolize the deep connection between the Shipibo people, nature, and the spirit world, acting as a bridge
Usage
- Altars: Used as sacred coverings on altars for ceremonies.
- Ceremonial Art: Created and used by shamans for healing and spiritual work.
- Wall Hangings: To bring protective and healing energies into a space
Extra Small 6" x 6.5"
Small: 7.5" x 8"
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Authentic Shipibo-Conibo Embroidered Tapestry
Shipibo tapestries, known as kené, are spiritual maps of the cosmos, acting as visual representations of sacred plant medicine visions, icaros, and the universes interconnectedness. Used for healing, protection, and connecting with the spirit word through intricate geometric patterns symbolizing energies, spirits, and natural elements like rivers, animals, and plants, each complex design holds specific energetic information, acting like musical scores or coded language to facilitate spiritual journeys and repair energetic imbalances.
- Cosmic Maps: The patterns map the universe, reflecting the Shipibo cosmology and the deep, real world experienced during shamanic journeys.
- Musical Scores (Icaros): Designs translate the vibrational energy and lyrics of sacred healing songs sung by shamans to facilitate healing and spiritual connection.
- Vibrational Energy: Patterns represent the energetic blueprint of plants, illnesses, or people, embodying the spirit of nature and the cosmos.
- Healing & Protection: Woven with intentions of healing, protection, and guidance, they are used in ceremonies to connect participants with the spirit world
How they are used
- Ceremonial Tools: Used in Ayahuasca ceremonies and healing rituals to focus energy and guide participants.
- Spiritual Art: Beyond decoration, they are living art that tells stories, transmits knowledge, and carries the essence of the Amazon.
- Personal Connection: Holding or viewing a tapestry can help individuals connect with the plant medicine world and their own spiritual path.
Each piece is hand made, unique, and carries a powerful vibration of it's own.
Prayer 1 (Jaguar, Vines, Flower of Life, Jiboia): 6' x 5'
Prayer 2 (Ayahuasca Pots/Vines): 5' x 4'9"
Prayer 3 (Vines, Flower of Life, Shipibo Prayers, Hummingbird) : 5' x 5'
Prayer 4 (Butterfly, Jaguar, Ayahuasca Pots, Vines, Hummingbird): 5' x 5'
Prayer 5 (Vines, Jiboia) : 5' x 5'
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Authentic Shipibo-Conibo Embroidered Flowy Pants made of cotton/linen
Jiboia & chacruna
White: Length: 46", Inseam 32"
Garnet: Length: 41", Inseam 30"
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Halter Neck Shipibo Sundress
A hand-stitched shipibo sundress is a unique, one-of-a-kind garment from the Amazon. These designs are inspired by the spiritual and medicinal visions, depicting symbols such as the Ayahuasca flower, vines, and prayers. These dresses are made of comfortable cotton and are generally one-size-fits-all, designed to be a wearable piece of cultural and spiritual expression.
Variants:
Flowy Style: Black, Cerulean
High/Low Dress: Cerulean, Peach, Gold
Front Length: 20" Back Length: 39" Total (57" from Shoulder to bottom of back)
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Authentic Shipibo-Conibo Embroidered Tunic
Style 1: 32" (from shoulder to hem) 4" Sleeve
Style 2: 30" (from shoulder to hem) 12" Sleeve
Authentic Shipibo-Conibo Embroidered Tapestry
Shipibo tapestries, known as kené, are spiritual maps of the cosmos, acting as visual representations of sacred plant medicine visions, icaros, and the universes interconnectedness. Used for healing, protection, and connecting with the spirit word through intricate geometric patterns symbolizing energies, spirits, and natural elements like rivers, animals, and plants, each complex design holds specific energetic information, acting like musical scores or coded language to facilitate spiritual journeys and repair energetic imbalances.
- Cosmic Maps: The patterns map the universe, reflecting the Shipibo cosmology and the deep, real world experienced during shamanic journeys.
- Musical Scores (Icaros): Designs translate the vibrational energy and lyrics of sacred healing songs sung by shamans to facilitate healing and spiritual connection.
- Vibrational Energy: Patterns represent the energetic blueprint of plants, illnesses, or people, embodying the spirit of nature and the cosmos.
- Healing & Protection: Woven with intentions of healing, protection, and guidance, they are used in ceremonies to connect participants with the spirit world
How they are used
- Ceremonial Tools: Used in Ayahuasca ceremonies and healing rituals to focus energy and guide participants.
- Spiritual Art: Beyond decoration, they are living art that tells stories, transmits knowledge, and carries the essence of the Amazon.
- Personal Connection: Holding or viewing a tapestry can help individuals connect with the plant medicine world and their own spiritual path.
Each piece is hand made, unique, and carries a powerful vibration of it's own.
Prayer 1 56" w x 55" l
Prayer 2 57" w x 51" l
Prayer 3 58" w x 50" l
Prayer 4 57" w x 61" l
Prayer 5 58" w x 50" l
Prayer 6 60" w x 51" l
Prayer 7 62" w x 57" l
A message from the Artesan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Authentic Shipibo-Conibo Embroidered Tapestry Altar Cloth
Alar cloths are spiritually significant textiles featuring intricate geometric patterns (Kene) that visually represent icaros and visions from Ayahuasca, serving as portals to the plant medicine energy, providing spiritual protection, healing, and connection to ancestral wisdom for shamans and owners alike.
- Visual Icaros: The patterns are visual representations (like musical scores) of sacred plant songs, translating spiritual melodies into tangible art.
- Cosmology & Visions: Designs reveal the Shipibo worldview, spirits of the jungle, and visions experienced during Ayahuasca ceremonies, connecting viewers to this spiritual realm.
- Plant Medicine Energy: Each pattern carries the specific healing power and essence of particular medicinal plants, such as the Anaconda or Chacruna.
- Spiritual Protection & Healing: The cloths are believed to hold protective energy, offering spiritual healing, confidence, and inner knowing to those who use them.
- Interconnectedness: They symbolize the deep connection between the Shipibo people, nature, and the spirit world, acting as a bridge
Usage
- Altars: Used as sacred coverings on altars for ceremonies.
- Ceremonial Art: Created and used by shamans for healing and spiritual work.
- Wall Hangings: To bring protective and healing energies into a space
Prayer One 29" x 18"
Prayer Two 28" x 19"
Prayer Three 29" x 29"
Prayer Four 29" x 26"
Prayer Five 30" x 28"
Prayer Six 32.5" x 27"
Prayer Seven 28.5" x 28"
Prayer Eight 28.5" x 23.5"
Prayer Nine 31" x 29"
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Linen/cotton Shipibo embroidered pants are handcrafted garment that blends sustainable, lightweight linen with intricate designs created by the Shipibo-Conibo people of the Amazon. They are made for ceremonies, festivals, or casual wear featuring sacred geometric patterns representing shamanic visions (icaros), jungle rivers, and cosmology. Features elastic waist and drawstring for comfortability.
- Material: Breathable, lightweight linen making them ideal for warm climates.
- Embroidery (Kené): The key feature is hand-stitched embroidery depicting intricate, labyrinthine lines, often in contrasting colors (e.g., black or colored thread on white, or white on dark fabric).
- Symbolism: Designs are based on icaros (healing medicine songs) encountered in ceremonies, representing a deep connection to nature and the spirit world.
- Details: features detailed, geometric embroidery around the pockets and legs
- Artisan Craftsmanship: Each piece is unique, crafted by Shipibo women, and supports local Amazonian communities.
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
Authentic Shipibo-Conibo Embroidered Vest
This shipibo hand-embroidered vest features intricate geometric designs (Kené) that are visual representations of healing songs (icaros) and visions experiences during medicine ceremonies on the back. The front of the vest includes stitched chacruna vine which holds deep spiritual significance in Amazonian shamanism, primarily as a crucial "plant teacher" in plant brews, acting as the visionary component that unlocks profound spiritual insights, connections to nature, healing, and understanding of the cosmos, embodying the spirit of the jungle and offering guidance for spiritual growth and cleansing
A message from the Artisan:
Hello, good day. My name is Sully, and I am from the Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group. I was born in the native community of Puerto Consuelo, but I currently live in the native community of San Salvador.
The women of my tribe are dedicated to making handicrafts with embroidered fabrics and also with ancestral seeds. We teach the girls of my tribe to embroider from a very young age. It is a hobby for many girls, and for boys it is fishing. My ancestors were shamans, dedicated to ancestral medicine. Many of our older women were doctors, and thanks to them, we grew up healthy and safe. As a child, I suffered from an illness that was said to be incurable in the community, but thanks to our plants, I am now healthy and safe. I am very happy and grateful because I can teach and share many of our customs with more people.
