zimbabwean embroidered fabric art kutsinhira oregon

Title: Village Life
Artist: C. Makoni
Size: approx 15″w x 22″h
Hand embroidered folk art
Cost: $90 – includes free shipping in the continental U.S.

The piece includes the hand written story by the artist.

The Story:

  1. Mr. Chirinda is a carpenter. He makes doors, stools and some chairs for the villagers.
  2. Mrs. Tsiga is giving her children a candle. Tavanda Is reading a novel. His sisters Tapiwa and Ratidzai are listening. The baby is sleeping.
  3. Mrs. Tambaoga is winnowing some maize
  4. Mdakaitei, Shamiso, Munyaradzi and Tanatwa are playing Pada.
  5. Mr. and Mrs. Chingozi are going to see their friends in Village Six.
  6. Mr. Chimutuwa is giving Mr. Chitiyo a spanner. They want to put another wheel. It has got a punch.