Applique Christmas stocking - No Room at the Inn Ebony Wood Contributing to research and development

Contributing to research and development of new techniques using natural dyes to generate more income for all these people

Tonga baskets are woven using the over and under style of simple weaving and a 16 inch diameter basket can take around 2 weeks to complete

Blue jasmine blossoms take shape as an expression of Java's parang kembang kotak motif

Pink water lilies float on a tranquil pond on this lovely decorative box

just like the fringed borders

Applique Christmas stocking - No Room at the Inn Ebony Wood Contributing to research and developmentStars fill the night sky on a quiet Christmas Eve. Joseph leads the donkey that Mary rides as he seeks an inn for the night. 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. The colorful background fabric emulates traditional hand loomed cloth. 80% acrylic, 20% cotton 0. 14 lbs 18 inches W x 21. 3 inches H