Stretching Cat Haitian Metal Art Meta Gifts European bullfinches perch on winter

European bullfinches perch on winter branches in this holiday design that’s more classic than cute

but as we looked closer we were amazed by the subtle shading in the background of each square

hand-felted design will become a cherished addition to your family’s Christmas decor

but the casual

The way that light reflects on the rippled

Stretching Cat Haitian Metal Art Meta Gifts European bullfinches perch on winterIn the mid 20th century, artists in Haiti began repurposing the steel drums that transport cargo into the island nation as raw material for rustic, often whimsical sculptures. This bright floral cat is hand painted in the village of Noailles in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti. Artisans use chalk to draw designs on flattened 55 gallon metal drums, then hammer and chisel away to cut, bend, and shape each piece. Its a simple and joyful expression of creative