Embroidery Art Fish Giraffe Guinea Fowl Inthuthuko Project South Africa

Three individually hand-embroidered pieces from the Intuthuko Embroidery Project, all using multi-coloured thread on black cotton, simply edged.

Piece 1 is signed by Lizzy. It depicts a Giraffe and a Tree. It measures 19cm x 15cm.

Piece 2 is signed by SM. It depicts a school of Fish in Water. It measures 28cm x 28cm.

Piece 3 is signed by Thembi. It depicts a Guinea Fowl and a Tree. It measures 22cm x 22cm,

"The Intuthuko Embroidery Project is a womens community empowerment collective situated in the township Daveyton, South Africa. Established in 2002, the initiative seeks to provide poverty alleviation alternatives for socially and economically disadvantaged women. Their productions depict the everyday experiences of the women, reflections on the environment, and stories about their surroundings....