Christmas-Themed Cotton Blend Applique Tree Skirt from Peru, "Christmas Arrives"
Working in the folk art style of arpillera, Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanches handcrafts this tree skirt of cotton blend applique. Beneath the stars of an Andean night, near a mountainside village, Joseph, Mary, and the three wise men gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
- 0.49 kgs
- 1.1 lbs
- 113 cm Diam.
- 44" Diam.
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Michael
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12/12/2021
"Beautiful Stocking"
Purchased this stocking for my daughter, a children s librarian and was so excited to see the details sewn into the stocking. People and creatures of the jungle cover this wonderfully colored stocking. Excellent craftsmanship went into this creation.
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: 'just because'

Mia
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09/24/2021
"Another Beautiful Creation from Maria"
Just a note to let Maria know how much I appreciate her talent as an artist. This is my second piece, and I will be ordering more, prior to the holiday season. Everyone who sees this unique cell phone case loves it
Best Uses
- I use it to 'hold' my keys, Drivers License & a few pesos!
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Kathleen
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09/19/2021
"Exquisite craftsmanship"
Beautiful, you know the artist works with love.
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: Teacher going back to school

Dr. Ray VanSickle
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09/04/2021
"WONDERFUL"
Great piece of work and wonderful gift. I could not be happier.
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Marnie
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08/25/2021
"A lovely portrait of a woman caring for her llamas."
This is one of many items I have purchased from Ms. Sanchez, including a coin purse, a wall hanging, and a pencil case . She is an extremely talented and imaginative artisan. This bag has such a lovely portrait of an Andean woman taking care of her llamas. Her portrayal of the beauty of her country delights me and makes me wish I could visit Peru. If you study her applique work you will find many interesting and beautiful things. I truly love everything she has made and sent to me, and I thank her.
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- Wear this and you will be asked "where did you get that?" a lot
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Marnie
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08/25/2021
"I love this sling bag and its title Love in the Mountains!"
This is one of many items I have purchased from Ms. Sanchez, including a cell phone bag, a coin purse, a wall hanging, and a pencil case . She is an extremely talented and imaginative artisan. I love her title and the couple she has put on the bag loving their mountains and each other. Her portrayal of the beauty of her country delights me and makes me wish I could visit Peru. If you study her applique work you will find many interesting and beautiful things. I truly love everything she has made and sent to me, and I thank her.
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