Tree Skirts & Stockings
Christmas stocking, 'Season of Joy'
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 d�cor with zardozi work.
Patchwork Christmas stocking, 'Noah and Company'
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 naivet�. Lucila crafts this cotton stocking in the arpilleria patchwork tradition of Peru.
Applique Christmas stocking, 'They Bring Him Gifts'
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.
Applique Christmas stockings, 'Nativity' (pair)
Marcela Paredes works in colorful arpiller�a � embroidered appliqu�s of fabric cutouts hand-stitched to a background. Depicting an outdoor nativity scene, she decorates a pair of Christmas stockings. Mary, Joseph and shepherds are tiny figures in three dimensions.
Beaded Christmas stocking, 'Perky Crimson'
Designed like a stylish boot, this novel Christmas stocking comes from Parvez A. Warsi. He covers it with lavish beadwork, sequins and embroidery in the style of ancient India and crowns it with a golden cuff.
Christmas tree skirt, 'Holy Night'
The stars of the Andean sky shine on this Christmas tree skirt by Maria Ramos. Dramatic peaks jut into the blue expanse, framing the peaceful panorama of a Peruvian village. Sheep and llama graze in serenity amid prickly pear cacti, while the Holy Family gathers by a manger.
Applique Christmas stocking, 'Star of Bethlehem'
The Star of Bethlehem shines brightly upon this handmade Christmas stocking. Maria Ramos infuses the composition with charming Peruvian motifs, such as prickly pear cacti and towering Andean peaks in the background.
Embroidered stocking, 'Christmas Sparkle'
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.
Cotton stockings, 'Flower and Butterfly' (pair)
Bringing the velvet hues of soft butterfly wings to a delightful combination of rich Thai textiles, Banlue Lueruang creates a lovely holiday accessory. The handsome brocade is woven in the mud yom texture and appliqu�d to a strong cotton base.
Beaded Christmas tree skirt, 'Holiday Glitter'
Beadwork and sequins embellish this regal Christmas tree skirt. Combining glittering silver and gold, Parvez A. Warsi's design is luxurious and modern. Lined in cotton, it features three ties to hold it in place.