Peruvian Shipibo Embroidery Bag - Icaro Patch

Peruvian Shipibo Embroidery Bag - Icaro PatchThis handmade work was done by the women of the shipibo tribe, A tribe that lives in the Peruvian jungle and known for the traditional ayahuasca rituals and traditional natural medicine with plants. The Shipibo tribe believes that the patterns are healing on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. The art they produce is a reflection of their visions during the sacred ceremonies. This shipibo bag is a completely hand made piece of art.

Disinfecting and healing wounds and scars

Arhuaco men traditionally use three bags: one called chige kwanu

It is carefully aged for about two years

as medicine can have emotional and mental stimulating effects

also called Bois de rose or Palo rosa

yet strong and very effective Rapé applicator (Tepi)

ranging from brown and beige to black and gray

is a woody shrub that grows from 8 to 12 meters high

increase concentration

The "Molle" is recognized as a sacred tree to the Incas

> Pink Pepper can be used as a natural mosquito repellent and insecticide

Traditional embroidery