Handcrafted Andean Applique Christmas Stocking - Village Nativity Apr21 César Gonzáles lovingly shapes and

César Gonzáles lovingly shapes and polishes this unusual work of art

The reverse side is plain striped cotton

Measures 10 1/2” high x 4” wide x 4” deep

Paper mache

grey-green and gold

Handcrafted Andean Applique Christmas Stocking - Village Nativity Apr21 César Gonzáles lovingly shapes andThe 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. 90% cotton, 10% acrylic 0. 96 oz 10. 3 inches W x 12. 3 inches H