Unframed Tapestry

Ducklings hover close to their mother in this hand-stitched tapestry created by Annet Twongirwe, Threads of Blessing artist, that measures 9.5 x 8 inches. Two ducklings and their mother float on water layered on a backdrop of mountains under a bright blue sky. Annet uses numerous small stitches with subtle changes in color to create texture and movement in this work. 

Annet lives in a village in northwest Uganda.  Living in a mud hut with a thatched roof, Annet’s life revolves around caring for her family and crops.  She will use the funds she receives from her needlework to provide education for her children; medical support for herself and her family; seeds or fertilizer for her crops; repairs to her home, or even begin to build a new one; and provide for any orphans for whom she cares.  

She meets weekly with her fellow needleworkers.  The community they have developed through Threads of Blessing encourages each of them and has significantly raised their self-confidence.