Unframed Tapestry

This hand-stitched tapestry created by Annet Twongirwe, Threads of Blessing artist, measures 8 x 7 inches. The work features a kob resting in a  green field surrounded by mountains and a blue sky filled with birds. 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.