100% baby alpaca Meander Throw Blanket

Description

The Alpaca Throw – Meander is a completely natural product made from 100% pure baby alpaca wool without any additional fibers. It features a stylish ethnic pattern (meander) in a steel grey shade, adorned with delicate fringes. Read below about the probable meaning of this pattern in Inca culture. The meander motif in Inca textiles is believed to be associated with the snake, symbolizing power and wisdom.

This product is exceptional due to its unique yarn composition, which captivates even the most discerning individuals. It can be used in various ways, such as a cozy throw for an afternoon nap, a bedspread, or a stylish wrap draped over the shoulders on a cool evening during a garden party.

The Alperla Meander Throw is aesthetically packaged in an elegant box, making it an ideal choice for a stylish and luxurious gift for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day, and Grandparents’ Day.

MEANDER – STYLISH ETHNIC PATTERN

Ethnic meander pattern on a luxurious alpaca blanket Meander (from Greek “meandros” – winding) is a decorative motif consisting of a series of wavy lines or winding paths that change direction. Composed of repeating elements, the meander creates a distinctive labyrinthine arrangement of lines.

Meander often appears in fashion as a motif with references to ancient art, especially Greek and Roman. In such cases, the pattern evokes the decorations found on ancient buildings and mosaics, where meander frequently appeared.

The Inca civilization also incorporated the meander motif into their decorations. Meander was one of many decorative patterns used by the Incas, particularly in their textiles and ceramics. In Inca textiles, meander primarily appeared as an ornament on borders or as elements in larger geometric compositions.

For the Incas, meander served not only as a decorative motif but also held symbolic significance.

There are various interpretations and theories regarding the symbolism of meander in Inca culture. Some researchers suggest that meander could represent the snake. One of the proponents of this interpretation is Gary Urton, an American anthropologist and archaeologist who has studied Inca culture and their khipu (knotted recording system). In his book “Inka History in Knots: Reading Khipus as Primary Sources,” Urton writes that the meander motif in Inca textiles may refer to the snake, which was considered a symbol of power, wisdom, and protection.

Other scholars, such as Richard L. Burger in his book “Chavin and the Origins of Andean Civilization,” propose that meander may symbolize water, which was also an important element in Inca culture.

These interpretations are only hypotheses, and the meander motif could have had multiple meanings in Inca culture. Nonetheless, it remains a timeless and universal motif.

Embrace the elegance of this alpaca blanket, perfect for both men and women, and indulge in the luxurious comfort and cultural heritage it brings.