Noah's Ark Cotton Applique Christmas Stocking from Peru - Noah's Ark 25 Year Anniversary Local artisans craft this vase

Local artisans craft this vase

Spiral patterns decorate the catchall's exterior

and in one place with this practical yet stylish set of embroidered jewelry rolls from India's Asha Prabha

Working with local artisans from India

Pine needles are not often associated with basketry

Noah's Ark Cotton Applique Christmas Stocking from Peru - Noah's Ark 25 Year Anniversary Local artisans craft this vaseIn this hand made arpillera Christmas stocking, artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru brings to life the biblical tale of Noah's Ark. Two by two giraffes, wild boars, zebras, rabbits, sheep, leopards, and ladybugs board the ark to join alpacas, camels, and butterflies already on board. Sea creatures swim nearby and the two doves of peace fly overhead under the arch of a rainbow. Two loops are attached to the top of the stocking to allow for vertical display