Cotton Blend Arpillera Patchwork Cell Phone Case from Peru 'Afternoon in the Andes' Item ID: 2671400467

$19.99

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"Crafted by hand from a cotton blend in the style of traditional arpillera patchwork, a lovely Andean scene depicts a village at sunset on the surface of this cell phone case. Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez creates this beautiful case, featuring a tangerine sky on the front and a black back. It opens with a zipper to a lined interior for keeping your electronics safe."

Item detail

0.71 oz
Bag: 6.8 inches H x 4.7 inches W x 0.2 inches D
Strap(s): 47 inches L x 0.3 inches W
Drop length: 23.5 inches from strap to bag
70% cotton
30% acrylic
acrylic backing; 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

Made in Peru

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About the maker

Maria Ramos Sanchez

3 Reviews

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.

Customer Reviews

Reviews forThis Artist

Michael

Beautiful Stocking

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.

Ray

WONDERFUL

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

Marnie

A woman enjoying her garden and the beauty of where she lives.

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.

Artwork Cell Phone Handbag Comfortable Excellent Hand Work And Will Be Cherished Gorgeous!!!Handiwork Meant For Use As A Phone Case; However Will Be Added To My Collection Of Arpilleras Pouch Precious Handwork ~Small Purse Travel Bag Unique Unique And Precious Artisan Handwork Very Unique And Always Get Complements!!!Cultural Handbags