Otorongo: The Jaguar’s Gaze
Hand-embroidered over months by Shipibo-Konibo mothers deep in the Peruvian Amazon, this 150 × 150 cm tapestry carries the pulse of the jungle in every stitch.
At its centre glows Otorongo, the jaguar, a protector whose eyes symbolise clear vision and quiet courage. Around it, flowing geometric kené-icaro patterns record the healing songs sung in
Shipibo ceremonies; star shapes and diagonal borders mark the four sacred directions, binding colour, spirit, and symmetry into a single field of harmony.
Gifting this tapestry is a profound act of People Honouring People. When you present it to someone you cherish, you place months of devoted work—and the strength of the jaguar—into their life. They will feel deeply honoured, knowing that a community of Amazonian mothers created this piece so that its beauty, courage, and story could bless their home.