Destined to be an heirloom! Images and characters from the Christmas story are intricately embroidered, crocheted and appliqued around this cotton/acrylic tree skirt. 37"dia
Frequently Asked Questions About the Arpillera Nativity Tree Skirt
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What is arpillera?
Arpillera is a Latin American textile art in which scenes are built up from appliqued fabric, then finished with embroidery and small three-dimensional details. It is closely associated with women's workshops in Peru and Chile, where arpilleras have long been used to tell stories of everyday life, faith, and community.
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What does the Arpillera Nativity Tree Skirt show?
Figures and scenes from the Christmas story are appliqued, embroidered, and crocheted around the full circle of the skirt, so the nativity unfolds as you walk around the tree. It's made of a cotton and acrylic blend and priced at $169. Many families treat it as a showpiece and keep it in use for years.
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What size is it, and what tree does it fit?
The skirt is 37 inches in diameter, the most compact of SERRV's fabric tree skirts. It shows off its full design best under a tree with a narrower base, where less of the scene is covered by low branches. Because every skirt is made by hand, the exact placement of figures and colors varies slightly from one to the next.
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Are there matching arpillera pieces?
Yes. The same Peruvian artisans make an Arpillera Nativity Stocking, an Arpillera Nativity Pillow, Arpillera Nativity Wall Art, and a 26-piece Arpillera Advent Calendar, so you can carry the design from the tree to the mantel and beyond.
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Who makes it?
Each tree skirt is handmade by artisans working with Intercrafts Peru, SERRV's fair trade partner. Intercrafts creates steady income for small artisan groups in marginalized areas of Peru, with access to training, loans, health care, and school supplies for their children.
