Purchase from a selection of different articles and designs. Please explore this small website to find out more about Arpillera and the project.
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.
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."
The Diocese has
its own website in English.
Download
Arpillera
Price List
Download
Arpillera
Explanatory Leaflet
E-mail Nick and
Chris Roberts
For Cornwall, contact Revd.
Matthew Godfrey
For Diocese of Worcester, contact Margaret Rutter
If your group would like Nick to come to show some photos of Peru, talk about the work of the Church in Peru and especially the Arpillera work in the Shanty Towns, please contact him at the e-mail above (within easy travelling distance of Chesterfield only please).
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New style Advent Tree, Cafetiere Cover, Double Toilet Roll Cover. See also our new 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.