Mapula embroidered cushion 40x40 - South Africa Alpinists on the border of Zimbabwe

on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia

experiencing her first safari at the age of 12

Features thousands of small glass beads and cowrie shells

so your purchase supports the makers and their families

Mapula embroidered cushion 40x40 - South Africa Alpinists on the border of ZimbabweA hand embroidered cushion cover from the Mapula ("Mother of Rain") embroidery project in South Africa, where around 150 women design and stitch original work by hand pieces from the collective are held in museums and private collections worldwide. Since 1991 the income has helped the embroiderers support and educate their families. Beautifully embroidered cover no inner. Each is unique. One of the embroiderers' name labels is attached to the cover