Mapula embroidered cushion 50x50 - South Africa Dogs human and sometimes vegetation motifs

human and sometimes vegetation motifs

and the women finish it with embroidery

Set the mood at your table whether it be breakfast

Shows that life goes on

Papier-mâché is a composite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp

Mapula embroidered cushion 50x50 - South Africa Dogs human and sometimes vegetation motifsMAPULA (Mother of Rain) embroideries are original, designed and hand made by about 150 women . Their work hangs in museums and private collections worldwide. Embroiderers work at home and from a base at the DWT Nthathe Adult Education Centre with the Sisters of Mercy in the Winterveld, 40km northwest of Pretoria. Since 1991 the income has empowered the women, helped them feed and educate their children and improve their lives. Initiated by Pretoria