beautiful stockings

The Christmas star announces the location of the stable where Jesus sleeps in a manger. Guided by the star, shepherds and Maggi will find the Holy Family and a newborn king. Leonor Quispe works in the traditional art of arpillería (patchwork) to create an heirloom Christmas stocking. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and lavishly embroidered. The colorful background fabric emulates traditional hand-loomed cloth.

The 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.

Children on ice skates feed gentle deer in a winter wonderland. By Maria Ramos Sanchez, this enchanting Christmas stocking is a superb example of the Andean art of arpillería. The motifs are created with patchwork; the diminutive figures are crafted in three dimensions and embroidered by hand.

The three Wise Men wake their way to the manger to greet the newborn king on this beautiful Christmas stocking from Leonor Quispe. The artisan works in the folk art style known as arpilleria, which is a three-dimensional applique. The vibrant stocking is completed with a rainbow-striped hanger and a red and green pompom.

In the traditional style of quitapenas, or worry dolls, these angelic ornaments are created by the Guatemalan artisans of the Lopez Garcia Family. Each angel features sparkling paper wings in a different color, and wears a dress made from handwoven cotton fabric with colorful stripes. This set arrives in a handwoven cotton storage pouch.

Proudly display this beautiful representation of Javanese tradition in your home with this batik-style Christmas stocking. Riris Mahanani presents this handcrafted decor accent in 100% cotton with pretty patchwork and batik flower accents. The green jute adds color to the top and the inside is lined in black polyester.

Inject a festive and whimsical vibe into your Christmas decor with an endearing gift set from India curated by the NOVICA team showcasing adorable elephants in the form of lovely holiday decorations. A cute stocking is crafted from wool felt, boasting a jovial pachyderm applique accent on an ivory background, cotton embroidery details and a pompom loop that allows you to place it seamlessly above the fireplace. Equipped with a convenient storage pouch, four charming cerulean elephant ornaments are fashioned from wool felt and adorned with colorful beads and sequins beautifully complemented by traditional zardozi embroidery created with zari threads, the same material used for the shimmering cords for easy hanging. Finally, an assortment of six wooden royal elephant ornaments is skillfully carved and painted by hand in meticulous detail, complete with tasseled zari cords for effortless display.

Serenely beautiful, three masks display different arts styles from West Africa. Victor Yao Delanyo carves the lovely trio by hand to use as ornaments. Painted by hand and polished to a high sheen, they carry Delanyo's advice - be happy anytime, anywhere, no matter the situation.

Knit from acrylic in hues of vivid red and snow white, this charming stocking will bring the magic of Christmas to your hearth. India's Sandeep Malhotra presents the stocking, which is crafted by local artisans to feature dot motifs along the bottom and a snowflake pattern at the top.