Unique Christianity Applique Folk Art Wall Hanging - Christmas Star Lunch Pals The rayon shawl is finished

The rayon shawl is finished with hand-tied fringe

They dress Mary and Joseph in the style of Arequipa and refers to them as characato alluding to the most traditional region of Peru

Amethyst adorns the tummy while sparkling garnet eyes are ever watchful

including altars such as the one depicted on one side of the jewelry box

which swings from a sterling silver Cuban link chain

Unique Christianity Applique Folk Art Wall Hanging - Christmas Star Lunch Pals The rayon shawl is finishedThe Christmas star blazes through the heavens on a quiet night in the Andes. It illuminates a nativity scene with a Peruvian setting. Leonor Quispe gives an Andean setting to the very first Christmas. She works in the traditional art of arpillera (patchwork) to create this extraordinary wall hanging. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and lavishly embroidered. A display rod can be slipped through an opening at the top. 90% cotton, 10%