The Jalq'a are located to the North and West of the city of Sucre, in both the province of Oropeza (Department of Chuquisaca) and the province of Chayanta (Department of Potosí). Numbering approx. 26,000, the Jalq'a live between 2500m and 3000m above sea level, farming land significantly poorer in quality than that of their neighbors, the Tarabuqueños.
Jalq'a pallays are normally always red and black, forming large, confusing masses of creatures both real and surreal that baffles the eye. Defying all laws of gravity and biology, these creatures called the "Khuru" belong to the dark, semiconscious world of the ukhu pacha-a sacred world of remote places and diffuse light.
The weaving is loosely sewn on a backing and can be easily removed if desired.
Overall size: 21" by 38"
Weaving Size: 20" by 35 1/2"
