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Peruvian Arpillera Tapestry

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:75.00 - 100.00 USD
Peruvian Arpillera Tapestry
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Peruvian Arpillera Tapestry, measures 30''H x 41''W, hand-sewn, three dimensional textile picture, these are made by women in the shanty towns of Lima, Peru and show typical village life in the countryside, while providing much needed income for the displaced families living in Lima's poorest neighborhoods, this one shows numerous scenes from harvesting carrots and walking llamas to bathing in the river and the forest animals. Intricate details.