Arpillera from Peru
Supporting a project run by the Diocese of Peru
Purchase from a selection of different articles and designs. Please explore
this small website to find out more about Arpillera and the project.
The marvellous detail, vivid colors so typical of South America, and the heart of each artist make every piece of arpillera a wonderful unique gift for anyone.
There is so much to see in each piece that every time you look you will see
something different, encouraging you to look and wonder, over and over again.
It will also become a real talking point for your visitors. The variety of
texture in the materials use and their colour is so typical of South America.
Your purchase will benefit some of the poorest people in Lima, the capital city
of Peru. Our Church works with residents of the Shanty Towns who have no
natural resources at their disposal and who live in the poorest of self-built
accommodation.
The ladies are paid a good and fair price for their work in the projects run by
the Church. In addition, through making a small “profit”, all of
which is sent back to Peru, we are able to develop further groups and help even
more of these poor people and their families to better their lives.
Please look at our background page for more information on the history of Arpillera in Peru and of the project and to view some photographs of the ladies at work and their environment. Our prices page will give you details of prices of individual items and an indication of postage costs. Our examples page shows you some photographs of the items which can be ordered.
New Products - visit our Examples page
Newest lines
New style Advent Tree, Cafetiere Cover, Double Toilet Roll Cover, Star. See also our lines in Arpillera Cards and Bookmarks (£2.50 / £1.25), woven figures (£2.75), straw figures(£1.75) plus postage at cost. Follow the link to our Examples page.
Music CDs
A group of musicians from the Shanty Towns who practice and play in the Anglican Church of Jesus of Nazareth have recorded a CD of typical Peruvian style music with an Anglican religious theme. We have a few copies of the CD available at £5 plus postage at cost. We can even provide you with a translation sheet to accompany the CD !
More about how the groups are expanding and how the income is used - see our Background page
Some quotes from the ladies themselves:-
A word to purchasers and admirers - from the Peruvian crafters:
"With my work I send you the peace of God. May it lighten your life like the
sun and moon brighten the day and the night."
"We dedicate our art with much love, caring, and a big strong hug for all. Even
though you are far away, you are in our hearts."
"I hope this finds all of you who have given us work in good health. I hope you
spend time with your families and that they are all in good health. Thank you
for everything. May god bless. I will continue to work for my children."
"May your heart be filled with peace, love, and happiness. Thank you for your
help. It helps me and my family. We have you in our hearts and prayers. May God
bless you and your family."
