Handcrafted Andean Christmas Tree Applique Wall Hanging 'Andean Christmas Tree'

Description

An angel and doves watch protectively over the Holy Family and the Christmas star dominates the sky. Leonor Quispe gives an Andean setting to her nativity scene. She works in the traditional art of arpillera (patchwork) to create this extraordinary wall hanging in the shape of a fir tree. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and lavishly embroidered.

90% cotton, 10% acrylic
Dry clean only
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor
0.20 lbs
17.3 inches W x 17 inches H

Made in Peru

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Andean Christmas Tree