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Product ID: 349514
Embroidered in the punto relleno technique with multicolored floral patterns against a body of antique white, this beautifully embellished cushion cover is designed by Balvina Huaytalla. She crafts the cushion cover of a Peruvian wool and alpaca blend. This cover opens at the back with a zipper for inserting a cushion.
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This appliqué bag tells such a colorful story of the land where it is made. I love looking at it.
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This bag will be a cute stocking stuffer! Very nice work!
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I was so happy to receive this beautiful little purse. I bought it for my granddaughter, but Im holding on to it until shes a bit older. I want to be sure she appreciates the work that went into it and that it isnt a toy.
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You can find our wool and alpaca blend cushion cover 'Floral Andean Kaleidoscope' by Balvina Huaytalla in pillows & throws categories such as Embellished Cushion Covers, Floral Cushion Covers, Wool Cushion Covers, Acrylic Cushion Covers and Alpaca Cushion Covers. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Preserving Traditions
Balvina works with two Peruvian art forms to create her highly-graphic colorful decor and fashion accessories. Growing-up in Ayacucho, she learned the traditional embroidery style of that region from her mother and grandmother. During the Peruvian reign of terror, her family fled to the mountains around Lima where she learned arpillería, the traditional Andean form of applique. Balvina often incorporates both embroidery and applique into her work, creating unique contemporary designs with traditional techniques.
Moving On Up
Balvina is an artisan in the early stages of growing her workshop but one with the mindset to succeed. She thinks of herself as an entrepreneur and has moved from needing help to helping others. Although she does not yet have any full-time helpers, she hires other artisans in her community to help her fill her orders.
Profound Impact
When Balvina began to work with Novica, she was cleaning houses to survive. Now she is able to earn a living from the art she loves. She is able to provide for her son. A steady income has brought her a sense of empowerment and a bright future no longer seems a distant dream.
Enabling Education
Balvina has tried to have her son's father help with the cost of his education but he refuses. She struggles to cover the costs of her son's schooling and is deeply committed to paying for his education on her own through the sale of her wood crafts..
Microcredit Financing
Balvina Huaytalla has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to build up her stock of fabric pieces for her patchwork.
Media Featured
Balvina was recently interviewed for the Peruvian television show "Mujeres Empresarias." She confesses that she is still too shy to watch her own interview.
Job Creator
Balvina's work was featured in a recent Novica catalog. The resulting sales led to her hiring several part-time workers to help her complete her orders.
Caring for Children
Balvina is a single mother and is determined to give her son her best.
"I want to share Peru's beauty so that it is never forgotten. For me, this art is a way of sharing what I left in Ayacucho, the lovely land where I was born…."
"This is a medium of expression for me to show the world how beautiful nature is, especially in the Peruvian Andes. I know it so well – my roots... read more