Colorful Andean Gardens Cotton Blend Appliqu Pencil Case 'Flourishing Gardens' Item ID: 2671819467

Name: Colorful Andean Gardens Cotton Blend Appliqu Pencil Case 'Flourishing Gardens'
Brand: Maria Ramos Sanchez
SKU: 2671819467
Price: 24.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez handcrafts this pencil case with an arpillera style front, in which cotton blend felt is appliqued and embroidered to create an elaborate scene. The artisan creates an Andean scene with a valley of blooming flowers and trees and a small village at the foot of the mountains under a sunny blue sky. The back and lining of the pencil case are black and the single compartment is secured with a zipper."

Item detail

0.71 oz
7.5 inches W x 4.7 inches H
70% cotton
30% acrylic. Polyester lining
Dry clean or hand wash
Dry cleaning recommended
Features a zipper closure
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly

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Maria Ramos Sanchez

5.0 ★ (3)

Born in the southern Andes region of Peru in 1959, Maria Ramos Sánchez is a specialist in the creation of beautiful Andean shams, an art which she learned at the age of eight. Her pillow shams are made of cloth fragments that have been hand-sewn together. Ramos enjoys using a variety of bright, cheerful colors to give her art life and energy. She is particularly inspired by Andean landscapes and loves to depict her native picturesque Peruvian highlands. She also creates vests, pillowcases, wall hangings, and purses using this same technique. Ramos is a member of the Arpillera-makers community featured in the photojournalistic volume In Her Hands: Craftswomen Changing the World. The book chronicles the journey of Paola Gianturco and Toby Tuttle, who meet with and share the lives of craftswomen around the world - those women who create art to strengthen their cultures and improve their lives, and the lives of generations who follow.

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3 Reviews for

Maria Ramos Sanchez

December 12, 2021

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

M Michael

Purchased this stocking for my daughter, a children’s librarian and was so excited to see the details sewn into the stocking. People and creatures of the jungle cover this wonderfully colored stocking. Excellent craftsmanship went into this creation.

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September 4, 2021

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

R Ray

Great piece of work and wonderful gift. I could not be happier.

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August 22, 2021

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

M Marnie

First, I must say that this is one of many items I have purchased from Ms. Sanchez. She is an extremely talented and imaginative artisan. I truly love everything I have gotten from her. This pencil case is very colorful and peaceful and the applique work is excellent.

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