Description
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Peru's Leonor Quispe brings the nativity to the Andes in a lavish, handcrafted Christmas tree skirt. She works in the traditional art of 'arpilleria' (patchwork) to create this family heirloom. Product Features: Worldstock Country: Peru Colors: Blue, green, black, red, white, brown, yellow Materials: 90-percent cotton/10-percent acrylic Care instructions: Dry clean only Dimensions: 27. 5 inches diameter Story Behind the Art: Born in Peru's Ayacucho region, Leonor Quispe was forced to migrate when terrorism was rife. 'When I discovered the art of arpilleria (patchwork), I realized this was what I was always meant to do. I realized that I could express my creativity with every scrap of fabric and bring my memories of Ayacucho to life. My work is quite painstaking, but filled with love and the traditions, culture and history of the Peruvian Andes. ' Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
