Pair of Applique 'Harvest' Oven Mitts (Peru)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Product Features:
• Oven mitts feature a harvest time scene in the Andean highlands, where the fertile earth gives up its bounty
• Kitchen linen boasts traditional art of arpilleria
• Balvina Huaytalla creates a charming pair of oven mitts
• Dry clean only

Story Behind the Art:'This is a medium of expression for me to show the world how beautiful nature is, especially in the Peruvian Andes. I know it so well, my roots are there, and my work depicts our traditions, customs and landscapes. I lived in the sierra until I was four. During the time of terrorism, we had to escape. We left our animals, farms and houses. I learned my art at an NGO workshop in Pamplona Alta. They made beautiful things in arpilleria, a traditional Andean applique art. I want to show a style of my own. I want to share Peru's beauty so that it is never forgotten. For me, this art is a way of sharing what I left in Ayacucho, the lovely land where I was born. I wish so much we could have stayed.

What is Worldstock?

The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements and weights may vary slightly.

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