Hand Made Cotton Arpillera Wall Hanging of Peruvian Fields 'Colorful Garden'

Description

In this hand made arpillera wall hanging, artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru creates a colorful scene of fields, country homes, an orchard and a country side in the height of bloom. This arpillera is filled with texture and fabulous details, from the peasants' clothing to the blankets on the donkeys to the multi-colored wings of the butterflies. The top of the arpillera has an opening to insert a rod for hanging on the wall.

90% cotton, 10% acrylic
0.53 lbs
44 inches L x 16.5 inches W

Made in Peru

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Colorful Garden