This long, white linen kimono was embroidered in Iquitos by artisans of the Shipibo-Conibo people, whose textile work is deeply rooted in spiritual practice. The flowing silhouette offers ease and breathability, while the intricate embroidery anchors it in something far more intentional. This piece is one of a kind.
The geometric patterns you see are known as kené, visual expressions of icaros, the sacred medicine songs used in Amazonian healing traditions. Each line represents the vibration of a melody, mapped into form.
Embroidered on the back is a depiction of Noya Rao, one of the most revered master plant spirits in Amazonian lore. Noya Rao is often understood as a great tree spirit, an ancient, intelligent presence associated with wisdom, protection, and deep energetic cleansing. In Shipibo tradition, she is considered both teacher and guardian, working gently but powerfully to clear what no longer belongs and to restore harmony within the body and spirit. To work with Noya Rao is to be brought into alignment, often through subtle but profound shifts.
This long, white linen kimono was embroidered in Iquitos by artisans of the Shipibo-Conibo people, whose textile work is deeply rooted in spiritual practice. The flowing silhouette offers ease and breathability, while the intricate embroidery anchors it in something far more intentional. This piece is one of a kind.
The geometric patterns you see are known as kené, visual expressions of icaros, the sacred medicine songs used in Amazonian healing traditions. Each line represents the vibration of a melody, mapped into form.
Embroidered on the back is a depiction of Noya Rao, one of the most revered master plant spirits in Amazonian lore. Noya Rao is often understood as a great tree spirit, an ancient, intelligent presence associated with wisdom, protection, and deep energetic cleansing. In Shipibo tradition, she is considered both teacher and guardian, working gently but powerfully to clear what no longer belongs and to restore harmony within the body and spirit. To work with Noya Rao is to be brought into alignment, often through subtle but profound shifts.
