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Cotton Blend Applique Christmas Tree Skirt of Andean Scene, "Holiday Excitement"

Product ID: 427314

Arpillería or patchwork is a traditional handicraft technique very popular in Peru that artisan Leonor Quispe uses to craft by hand this splendid... more

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Arpillería or patchwork is a traditional handicraft technique very popular in Peru that artisan Leonor Quispe uses to craft by hand this splendid Christmas tree skirt from a cotton blend. The skirt features colourful Andean motifs with Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus greeted by the Three Wise Men as well as holiday icons like Santa and his reindeer. All figures are crafted separately in three dimensions, embroidered and meticulously attached to the background fabric which is topped by tassels in red and green.

  • 0.28 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs

  • 90% cotton, 10% acrylic
  • Dry clean only
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 427314
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
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Susanne

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Dec 07, 2024

“Amazingly beautiful!”

Such a gorgeous wall hanging. So charming and such attention to detail. I couldnt be happier with this purchase!

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Bernd

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Nov 04, 2024

“Wunderbar detaillierte Arpillera”

Diese eindrucksvolle Darstellung wird unsere nächste Ausstellung internationaler Weihnachtskrippen in unserer Pfarrkirche bereichern. Wir sind sehr froh, dieses so sauber verarbeitete Werk bei Novica entdeckt zu haben.

Purchased Item Nativity Scene, Hand Crafted Religious Applique Tapestry Wall Hanging

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K

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Sep 09, 2024

“excellent choice”

This was purchased as a gift for newly weds. Definitely a winner.

Purchased Item Happy Nativity Scene, Peruvian Christmas Tree Applique Wall Hanging

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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Leonor Quispe has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $750.

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"I enjoy my work because it's a lovely way to make a living. I give thanks to God for giving me this life, for health, and for blessing my hands with this talent."

"I'm Leonor Quispe Urbano and I was born in Ayacucho where I grew up. But terrorism was terrible in those parts of the Andes, so we moved to... read more

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