Shipibo Embroidery from Peru- Hand woven, hand embroidered
Shipibo Embroidery from Peru- Hand woven, hand embroidered
Shipibo women are known for their hand woven cotton, hand stitched embroidery, and unique jewelry using natural materials including mud, seeds, bark, cotton.
The intricate geometric designs of the Shipibo tell stories. The history and story of the development of these designs is extensive.
The embroidery has a number of uses limited only by your imagination. This one measures 12″ X 14″
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Shipibo women are known for their hand woven cotton, hand stitched embroidery, and unique jewelry using natural materials including mud, seeds, bark, cotton.
The intricate geometric designs of the Shipibo tell stories. The history and story of the development of these designs is extensive.
This Shipibo Embroidery is stitched by hand on hand woven cotton by a member of the Naya Waserona Women’s Group.
They are based at the jungle retreat, Tierra Vida, on beautiful Yarina Cocha in Northern Peru. Learn more about them and how to contact the retreat at our artist page, Naya Waserona Women’s Group HERE.
The embroidery has a number of uses limited only by your imagination. This one measures 12″ X 14″
- A table covering
- Framed for a wall hanging
- Stitched to an article of clothing
- Buy several different ones and create a lap robe or full quilt
- What’s in your mind?
FREE SHIPPING in the continental USA. International shipping calculated separately.
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