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9.4" W x 11.8" H

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Weight:  0.3 lbs

 

70% cotton, 25% acrylic, 5% wool

Dry in the shade

Hand wash in cold water

 

Ships from NOVICA Office in Peru.




Applique pot holders, 'Gourd Harvest' (pair)

Andean scenes illuminate these charming appliqué pot holders. Working in the traditional art of arpillería (patchwork), Lucila portrays the harvest of zapallo gourds. Her careful use of color and meticulous stitching result in a delightful design with three-dimensional figures.
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Lucila

Lucila

"My village had been greatly affected by terrorism, which blinded all illusions of developing and succeeding in the realm of handcrafts."
"My name is Lucila Emiliana Pedregal Ramírez, I was born in a city renowned for its extraordinary handcrafting tradition. It is here where I learned the art of arpilleria (appliqué) and embroidery. I learned from a very young age, when I started attending community classes.

"In 1980, I emigrated together with my family to Lima in search for economic opportunities. My village had been greatly affected by terrorism, which blinded all illusions of developing and succeeding in the realm of handcrafts. ...

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These arpilleras/tapestries are even more wonderful than the pictures, which could never capture their special, 3-dimensional detail. They add warmth and a unique interest to my living room, and they ...

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