handmade art work

Flowers blossom in a feast of colors as Leonor Quispe celebrates Mother's Day with the design of this cushion cover. Mastering arpillería techniques, Quispe creates a three-dimensional composition depicting a daughter bringing a rosy bouquet to her mother. The cheerful cushion cover features a slit opening at the back.

Ravens often announce the arrival of spooky days, making them perfect for a Halloween-themed space. Indian artisan Rajesh Gehlot works with wool felt to create this raven-shaped wall accent, ornamented with embroidered star details, pompoms and dangling brass bells.

With its casual style and lavish floral embroidery, the Oaxaca dress was a favorite with surfers in the 1960s and later with hippies in the 1970s. It is equally lovely and comfortable today. Textile artists from Sierra Embroidery embroider the motifs by hand on cool black cotton. The sleeveless cotton shift slips over the head.

Because each one is crafted by a talented artisan, the colors or their placement can vary slightly according to the artist's creative inspiration. This makes your blouse a unique work of art.

The night is still on a Christmas Eve in the Peruvian highlands. Visited by kings, baby Jesus sleeps in a hay-filled manger, and the sky is ablaze with stars. Leonor Quispe works in the traditional art of arpillera (patchwork) to create an heirloom Christmas stocking. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and lavishly embroidered.

La Guajira is a magical Colombian region blessed by the sun, which keeps the natural landscapes illuminated for long hours, making the daylight longer. Inspired by this phenomenon, designer Lorette Menjura works with local artisans to create an acrylic coin purse featuring a colorful design in honor of the shiny Guajira sun, all made with handmade tufting techniques. The accessory also comes with a zippered closure, a little braided strap, a green pompom and a polyester lining.