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Send to a friendCotton Blend Patchwork Sea Life Wall Hanging from Peru, "Coral Mermaids"
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A vibrant coral reef is handcrafted in this stunning wall hanging from Peru. Maria Uyauri carefully selects the fabric used for this patchwork design, using colorful cotton blend fibers. She then adds fabric mermaid dolls, sewing them to the wall hanging for a fantastic piece of home decor. The traditional Peruvian technique called arpilleria is used to assemble this whimsical wall hanging.
- 0.15 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- 45 cm L x 50 cm W
- 17.75" L x 19.75" W
- 90% cotton, 10% acrylic
- Dry clean only
- Display rod not included
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
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Write a review"I live to create. I love to play with the fabrics and colors and I'm always looking for new themes and ideas."
"Hello. I'm María Uyauri Celis and I was born in Lima. When I got married, I found I needed to be able to do something outside the house. One day... read more
