Handcrafted Andean Applique Christmas Stocking - Village Nativity Apr21 Measures 10 1/2” high x

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

César Gonzáles lovingly shapes and polishes this unusual work of art

grey-green and gold

and the two drawers below organize personal treasures

and one copper--rotate freely as they hug the ring's broad sterling silver band

Handcrafted Andean Applique Christmas Stocking - Village Nativity Apr21 Measures 10 1/2” high xThe 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