Textiles Shipibo - Amazon handmade embroidery 41" x 19" Start Price GBP 35.00 Current Price GBP 35.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 03, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Comrie, Perthshire and Kinross See more about 'Textiles Shipibo - Amazon handmade embroidery 41" x 19"' Description   Peruvian cotton cloth Organically Dyed Background using natural clays Measures: 41" x 19" This work reflects religious beliefs, traditions, history and every day life from the shipibo people living in the amazon basin rainforests.The Shipibo have one of the most elaborate and intriguing polychrome designs in the world. For centuries these designs have been a symbol of Shipibo identity. The designs are codes for songs and chants that relate to their spirituality and shamanic visions during healing ceremonies.  The shipibo say that they can actually "see the songs" and "hear the designs" at the same time in a phenomenon known as synesthesia - the blending of the senses. These melodic designs are then recorded into cloth in the form of these embroidered drawings.This handicrafts are made by talented artisans who are living on the edge of poverty. We thought it would be a good idea to spread their work to a larger audience to help them get better living conditions by selling their artwork and helping them keep their traditions alive along the way Place a Bid!