Applique wall hanging, 'Hillside and Jungle'

Nestled within the comfort of the Andean valleys lies a small hamlet bursting with life and color with humans, flora, and fauna living in respectful harmony. Mar�a Ramos S�nchez offers a vivid representation of her homeland as she takes care to include a wide variety of local animals as well as the exuberant fauna with acute detail. To create these intriguing patchworks, the artisan sews together strips of burlap, creating scenes based on her own vivid memories. The animal and human figures are stuffed with cotton and integrated into the work over a cotton and synthetic background - evoking a distinctive sense of depth and inviting texture. Makes an intriguing addition to any collection of art.

Applique wall hanging, 'Highland Market'

It seems that the entire town has congregated in the plaza for market day in the highlands. Wonderfully detailed, this fascinating patchwork depicts shoppers and merchants selling all kinds of fresh produce, flowers, cloth, grains and yarn. Mar�a Uyauri creates the scene in intricate arpiller�a � embroidered appliqu�s of fabric cutouts hand-stitched to a background of cotton. Crafted in three dimensions, each figure is lavishly embroidered. A display rod can slip through an opening at the top of the wall hanging.

Applique pot holders, 'My Llama Pet' (pair)

Lucila presents a cheerful scene featuring a young girl and her llama walking through the Andean highlands. Lucila's meticulous attention to detail is admirable as she executes the composition in the traditional arpiller�a art of Peru. The hand-sewn appliqu� work graces a pair of decorative pot holders.

Applique wall hanging, 'Noah and His Ark'

Noah is a venerable elder with a warm sweater and a fluffy white beard. Standing aboard his beached ark, he watches the animals walk onto dry land two by two. Whales, hippos, swans and flamingos cavort in the shallow water while giraffes, zebras, antelopes and lions stretch their legs beneath budding trees. In his hand, Noah holds the olive branch that was a sign the great flood was over. Mar�a Uyauri creates the scene in intricate arpiller�a � embroidered appliqu�s of fabric cutouts hand-stitched to a background of cotton. Crafted in three dimensions, each figure is lavishly embroidered. A display rod can slip through an opening at the top of the wall hanging.

Applique wall hanging, 'Working with Wool'

This colorful wall hanging is a fascinating study in working with wool. "I used a lot of details in this piece," Mar�a Uyauri explains. "This shows the process in the Andes. Sheep are sheared, the wool is washed and dyed, then spun into yarn." In the foreground, a woman weaves on a backstrap loom. Uyauri creates this beautiful wall hanging in intricate arpiller�a � embroidered appliqu�s of fabric cutouts hand-stitched to a background of cotton. Crafted in three dimensions, each figure is lavishly embroidered. A display rod can slip through an opening at the top.

Applique oven gloves, 'Lettuce Harvest' (pair)

Fields of crisp lettuce are ready for harvest in a small highland hamlet. Depicted on oven mitts, the scene takes place with wonderful details. Birds soar overhead, looking down on sheep, cattle and llamas while the women tend their fertile gardens. Leonor Quispe works in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork) to create these pot holders. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered.

Applique wall hanging, 'Lettuce Harvest'

Fields of crisp lettuce are ready for harvest in a small highland hamlet. Depicted in vivid color, the scene takes place with wonderful details. A condor soars overhead, looking down on sheep, cattle and llamas while the women tend their fertile gardens. Leonor Quispe works in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork) to create this lovely 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.

Applique wall hanging, 'Happy Village'

Neighbors in a highland hamlet pitch in to help one another with their chores. Agriculture is their sustenance, and villagers grow potatoes, citrus and nopal cactus. Serenaded by a boy with zampo�a panpipes, shepherds tend llamas, sheep and cattle. Luzmila Garcia works in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork) to create this cheerful wall hanging. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered. A display rod can be slipped through an opening at the top.

Applique wall hanging, 'Amazon'

A baby elephant joins creatures from the Peruvian Amazon in this fanciful appliqu� wall hanging. Brachiating from tree to tree, a monkey chatters excitedly while pink ducks wade in the river. A serpent slithers up a tree and smiling people go about their business. Working in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork), women of the Santa Magdalena Association create this delightful piece. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered. A display rod can be slipped through an opening at the top.

Applique cushion cover, 'Andean Life'

Crafted entirely by hand, this charming cushion cover depicts life in the Andean highlands. Houses with red tile roofs cluster in a tiny village surrounded by fields, meadows and orchards. Villagers in traditional dress tend farms and family as a butterfly flutters through the sky. Leonor Quispe works in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork). Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and lavishly embroidered. An opening at the back permits the cushion to be inserted.

Applique wall hanging, 'Rose Garden'

Husband and wife work together in the garden that surrounds their Andean home. Cradling their young baby, the wife watches as doves alight in fruit trees. Luzmila Garcia demonstrates her skill at the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork) to create this charming wall hanging. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered. A display rod can be slipped through an opening at the top.

Applique wall hanging, 'Busy City Market'

Itinerant vendors line the street in front of shops specializing in clothing, fabrics, wool and flowers. In the background, skyscrapers reveal another face of contemporary Peru. "This is a city market," Mar�a Uyauri says. "This is a daily reality in Peru." She creates this beautiful wall hanging in intricate arpiller�a � embroidered appliqu�s of fabric cutouts hand-stitched to a background of cotton. Crafted in three dimensions, each figure is lavishly embroidered. A display rod can slip through an opening at the top.

Applique cushion cover, 'Mountain Lake'

Birds wheel and turn above mountain peaks and verdant plateaus. Paddling in a cool mountain lake, fishermen throw cast nets into the water. Women of the Santa Magdalena Association create this delightful scene with expertise and detail. They work in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork) � each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered. A slot opening at the back permits insertion of the cushion.

Applique wall hanging, 'River Walk'

An urban family strolls the river walk together, pausing to marvel at teeming fish in the clear blue waters. Luzmila Garc�a creates a charming wall hanging set in the Andes. She demonstrates her skill at the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork). Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered. A display rod can be slipped through an opening at the top.

Applique wall hanging, 'Flamingos and Flowers'

Girls tend to their sunflower garden as bright macaws look on from their treetop perch. Another girl feeds white ducks that glide across a cool blue pond. In the estuary, flamingos wade in the shallows as they fish for their breakfast. All is peace and color in this delightful wall hanging. Eleodora Salvatierra works in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork). Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and lavishly embroidered. A display rod can be slipped through an opening at the top.

Applique wall hanging, 'Andean Wedding'

This lovely patchwork illustrates a wedding in a Peruvian town. With her meticulous appliqu� and stitching, Mar�a Uyauri depicts the bridal party in the atrium of a whitewashed church. Bride, groom, priest, friends and family appear in joyous colors. Uyauri creates this beautiful wall hanging in intricate arpiller�a � embroidered appliqu�s of fabric cutouts hand-stitched to a background of cotton. Crafted in three dimensions, each figure is lavishly embroidered. A display rod can slip through an opening at the top.

Applique pot holders, 'Gourd Harvest' (pair)

Andean scenes illuminate these charming appliqu� pot holders. Working in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork), Lucila portrays the harvest of zapallo gourds. Her careful use of color and meticulous stitching result in a delightful design with three-dimensional figures.

Applique wall hanging, 'Andean Dusk'

This lovely patchwork illustrates an evening in a Peruvian town, illuminated softly by the setting sun. In the meticulous stitching and patchwork, one can see the incredible work that composes the animals, people, and houses. The figures on the sham are tiny dolls made of stitched fabric stuffed with cotton. 60% cotton, 40% synthetic