Peruvian Andean Handwoven Chumpi Belt "Native American" String and button closure

String and button closure

Rose Petals*

Additional carving appears on the stem

the more famous Mexican Poncho

Peruvian Andean Handwoven Chumpi Belt "Native American" String and button closureThis wide, rustic and sturdy, gently used belt beautifully conveys the Peruvian Andean weavers traditional designs intricate patterns and iconography of items important in their lives. Each icon has a specific meaning some only known to the weaver herself. Reversible. The pattern is the same on both sides, but the colors are opposite. Belt length approximate. Belts can be worn, used as ties or straps or used as an overlay on ground mesas or altars.