In Bethlehem Unique Applique Christmas Tree Skirt Pearl malachite has long been worn

malachite has long been worn for protection

100% merino wool

5" W x 13" H x 3

and it also represents September´s birthstone

Makarim takes his inspiration for the spiral motifs from the tight curls on Buddha images

In Bethlehem Unique Applique Christmas Tree Skirt Pearl malachite has long been wornA star hovers over the stable in Bethlehem where little Jesus sleeps in a manger filled with hay. On a hillside, shepherds listen to the angel's story and the Three Kings are on their way to worship the Christ child. Balvina Huaytalla celebrates the holiday in a delightful hand made Christmas tree skirt whose images span time and space. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and embroidered, in the traditional Andean art of arpillera