 Applique tree skirt, 'Holy Family in the Andes'
$117.95
Balvina Huaytalla sets the Nativity Scene at the foot of the Andes Mountains for the captivating design of this Christmas tree skirt. She sews it by hand in Peru's legendary arpilleria applique. Scenes include a shooting star over the manger, and the Three Wise Men traveling across Andean peaks. |
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 Applique Christmas tree skirt, 'In Bethlehem'
$104.95
A star hovers over the stable in Bethlehem where little Jesus sleeps in a manger filled with hay. On a hillside, shepherds listen to the angel's story and the Three Kings are on their way to worship the Christ child. Balvina Huaytalla celebrates the holiday in a delightful hand-made Christmas tree skirt whose images span time and space. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered, in the traditional Andean art of arpillerea (patchwork). |
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 Applique Christmas stocking, 'Visit of the Maggi'
$29.95
The Magi make their way toward the stable where Jesus sleeps in a manger. Guided by the Christmas star, they seek the Holy Family and a newborn king. Leonor Quispe works in the traditional art of arpillerea (patchwork) to create an heirloom Christmas stocking. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and lavishly embroidered. |
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 Applique Christmas stocking, 'Loving the Child'
$39.95
The eternal charm of the Nativity scene inspires this handcrafted stocking by Maria Ramos. She adorns the peaceful, nocturnal background with stuffed cotton figures, while motifs such as the prickly pear cactus evoke a distinctively Andean feel. |
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 Applique Christmas Stocking, 'Nativity'
$34.95
Celebrating the nativity, Luzmila Garcea recreates the familiar Bible story in colorful applique. The wise men on camels move toward the stable in Bethlehem where the Holy Family welcomes Baby Jesus. Above verdant palms, the Christmas star shines bright. Garcea works in the traditional art of arpillerea (patchwork) to create this heirloom Christmas stocking. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered. |
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 Applique Christmas tree skirt, 'Noel'
$119.95
Christmas vignettes adorn a Christmas tree skirt with Peruvian flair. Leonor Quispe depicts a shepherd leading llamas toward the stable where the Christ child sleeps in a manger. In another, Santa leaves presents beneath festive pines, and another depicts a peaceful hamlet in the Andes. Quispe works in the traditional art of arpillerea (patchwork), with tiny figures crafted in three dimensions and embroidered. The colorful background fabric emulates traditional hand-loomed cloth. |
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 Applique Christmas stocking, 'Visiting Baby Jesus'
$32.95
Santa skips with joy, his sack laden with precious gifts for the newborn Jesus in a scene of endearing fantasy. Crafted by hand by Lucila, the Christmas stocking is a magnificent example of Peru's famed arpilleria ("patchwork") tradition. |
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 Applique Christmas tree skirt, 'Nativity Scene'
$79.95
Santa and his reindeer soar across the night sky above the manger where little Jesus sleeps. Despite the late hour, shepherds watch their sheep, turning a curious gaze toward the Three Kings riding camels. Leonor Quispe brings the nativity to the Andes in a lavish, handcrafted Christmas tree skirt. She works in the traditional art of arpillerea (patchwork) to create this family heirloom. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered. |
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 Applique Christmas stocking, 'They Bring Him Gifts'
$34.95
Bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, the three wise men come to witness the birth of Jesus, guided by the Star of the East. Maria Ramos presents stuffed cotton figures of the Holy Family and the livestock in the manger, attired in traditional clothing of the rural Andes. |
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 Christmas stocking, 'Season to Cherish'
$19.95
A brilliant floral motif embroidered on deep red velvet celebrates the season. This Christmas stocking by Parvez A. Warsi is a memento to cherish year after year. He brings the opulence of Indian hand embroidery to holiday decor with zardozi work. The Urdu name for silver and golden nylon embroidery, zardozi work has been treasured since Medieval times; it reached its zenith under the patronage of Emperor Akbar. The stocking is lined in satin with foam for shape. |
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 Applique Christmas stocking, 'Penguin Party'
$29.95
Maria Uyauri welcomes the Holiday season with a festive arpilleria applique composition featuring handsome penguins. They are having fun in the snow guarded by Christmas trees and a shooting star. |
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 Christmas stocking, 'Glittering Gift'
$22.99
With an elegant touch of Christmas style, this stocking from Parvez A. Warsi makes for a delightful ornament. Sewn by hand, it features scintillating waves of colorful sequins. |
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 Embroidered stocking, 'Christmas Sparkle'
$27.99
Glittering zardozi embroidery creates mesmerizing spirals on deep red velvet. Applied by hand with glittering metallic zari threads, they adorn an heirloom Christmas stocking. Parvez A. Warsi stitches zari threads in sparkly green on a lovely crimson ornament lined in silk. |
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 Ornaments, 'Elephant Parade' (pair)
$24.95
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on sale! $19.96
Sunil Tambi celebrates the Indian elephant in a pair of whimsical hanging ornaments, crafted by hand. Each strand features five colorful elephants in shimmering gear with trunks raised in happiness. Tinkling bells add allure to the vivid works. |
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 Applique Christmas tree skirt, 'Happy Holiday'
$139.95
Riding camels, the Three Kings journey toward Bethlehem where little Jesus has just been born. The Christmas star guides them and the night sky is dazzling. Luzmila Garcia sets the first Christmas in the Andes, creating a tree skirt filled with holiday charm. She works in the traditional art of arpillerea (patchwork) to create this happy scene. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered. |
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 Patchwork Christmas stocking, 'Noah and Company'
$32.95
Noah has settled in the ark along with a loyal llama, and together they watch the magnificent procession of animals. Two of each kind, these special guests exude a precious sense of naivete. Lucila crafts this cotton stocking in the arpilleria patchwork tradition of Peru. |
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 Cotton ornaments, 'Christmas Stockings' (set of 12)
$24.95
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on sale! $22.46
Embroidered by artisans from Thai Tribal Crafts, twelve bright stockings await Christmas Eve. The handmade ornaments are representative of the textile traditions of the Hmong people, who long ago immigrated to northern Thailand. |
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 Applique Christmas tree skirt, 'Andean Christmas'
$89.95
The star of Bethlehem illuminates Peruvian skies with news of the birth of Jesus. The Three Kings journey through the Andes while shepherds and their farm animals keep the Holy Family company. Artisans from Santa Magdalena Association effectively capture the magical spirit of Christmas in this tree skirt. Expertly detailed, the ornament is sewn by hand with arpillerea techniques, Peru's renowned applique. Three dimensional figurines are individually crafted from spare pieces of material, before sewing into the main composition. |
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 Christmas stocking, 'Elegance'
$27.95
Bejeweled floral designs explore the upper fringe of this Christmas stocking, as golden threads emerge tastefully from red velvet textures, contrasted by the soothing black tone below. Parvez A. Warsi presents the delicacy of zardozi embroidery in the piece, the sparse details reflecting handcrafted Indian traditions. Featuring an interior foam panel and a satin lining, this work transforms the aura of any holiday household. |
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 Applique Christmas stocking, 'Santa's Gifts to Jesus'
$32.95
Santa brings joy and precious gifts for the newborn Jesus in a scene of endearing fantasy. Crafted by hand by Lucila, the Christmas stocking is a magnificent example of Peru's famed arpilleria ("patchwork") tradition. |
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 Applique Christmas Stocking, 'Christmas in the Andes'
$29.95
"With this Christmas stocking I depict our Andean people featuring two women, known as cholitas. They are returning home with their animals after a long day. One of them is spinning wool as she walks with her baby on her back. I tried to incorporate a Christmas theme through the glistening stars in the sky," Maria Uyauri as she describes her composition. She masters traditional arpilleria applique techniques, resulting in a highly-detailed piece. |
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