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

César Gonzáles lovingly shapes and polishes this unusual work of art

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

The reverse side is plain striped cotton

Paper mache

and the two drawers below organize personal treasures

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