peru tapestry wall hanging

A charming Andean lakeside village is captured in this wall hanging from Peru. Swans bask in the lake's waters, while sheep and other animals gather to drink, set against mountain peaks. The women of the Santa Magdalena Association design this striking wall hanging, crafting the patchwork by hand from cotton blend fabric. This particular style of Peruvian patchwork is known as arpilleria.

A vibrant coral reef is handcrafted in this stunning wall hanging from Peru. Maria Uyauri carefully selects the fabric used for this patchwork design, using colorful cotton blend fibers. She then adds fabric mermaid dolls, sewing them to the wall hanging for a fantastic piece of home decor. The traditional Peruvian technique called arpilleria is used to assemble this whimsical wall hanging.