Applique Folk Art Wall Hangings (Peru)
Cotton wall adornment, 'Tree of Christmas'
Lucila sets the mood for Christmas with this endearing nativity scene. Standing at the skirts of the Andes, Joseph and Mary welcome Baby Jesus in a humble barn. Surrounded by a fascinating landscape and patient farm animals, the scene is blessed by a radiant star.
Applique wall hanging, 'Harvesting Gourds'
Andean scenes illuminate this charming appliqu� wall hanging. Working in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork), Marcela Paredes portrays the harvest of zapallo gourds.
Applique wall hanging, 'Botanical Garden'
Sunflowers and daisies, roses and lilies, they are but a few of the myriad flowers growing on the Andean mountains. Women and men care for these natural treasures, using donkeys to carry their baskets.
Applique wall hanging, 'A Day in the Mountains'
This marvelous patchwork wall decoration illustrates an Andean landscape on a sunny day. The meticulous stitching and careful design of this piece are evident in the depictions of scenes from everyday Andean life.
Applique Christmas wall hanging, 'Adoring Jesus'
This Christmas tree radiates the warmth and joy of the festive season. Crafted by hand by Lucila Emiliana Pedregal, the wall hanging is a magnificent example of Peru's famed arpilleria ("patchwork") tradition.
Applique wall hanging, 'Christmas Fiesta'
A bright, glowing star signals with pride the magnificence of this endearing nativity scene. Followed by Santa Claus and trailed after by the Three Wise Men, the scene incorporates Andean customs and artistry.
Applique wall hanging, 'Triumphant Noah's Ark'
After 40 days and 40 nights of non-stop rain, the world looks all shades of blue as Noah's ark finally docks. Animals come out in two by two, thankful for surviving the deluge.
Applique wall hanging, 'City Market'
Itinerant vendors line the street in front of shops specializing in clothing, fabrics, wool and flowers. "This is a city market, " Mar�a Uyauri says. "This is a daily reality in Peru.
Applique wall hanging, 'Toward Bethlehem'
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 wall hanging filled with holiday charm.
Applique wall hanging, 'Donkey Parade'
Carrying packs on their backs, donkeys file along a sierra trail. It runs past whitewashed farmhouses and fertile fields. A woman brings potatoes home for dinner while her daughter picks the fruit of prickly pear cactus to accompany the meal.