Mapula embroidered cushion 40x40 - South Africa 1950s 5 Height (cm) 13

5 Height (cm) 13

What's inside the kit:

Enhances Aesthetics: Adds a whimsical touch to your terrarium

this large shield boasts hundreds of hand-placed beads on manila and natural cowrie shells in the centre

Mapula embroidered cushion 40x40 - South Africa 1950s 5 Height (cm) 13MAPULA (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