Noah's Ark Cotton Applique Christmas Stocking from Peru - Noah's Ark 25 Year Anniversary The axolotl alebrije is carved

The axolotl alebrije is carved from copal wood and painted in mango orange and a colorful array of patterns and shapes

The Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors create the spoon by hand

Rich shades of azure and sky blue host a brilliant tropical garden on this shawl from Thailand's Nisa

Pine needles are not often associated with basketry

5 inches H x 9 inches W x 7

Noah's Ark Cotton Applique Christmas Stocking from Peru - Noah's Ark 25 Year Anniversary The axolotl alebrije is carvedIn 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