Loading... Please wait...This wall hanging is called Boxing made by Doris Hlatchwayo, KwaZulu Natal size 12" x 16" It's unfinished on the back.
Doris' story is attached to the back of the piece. The story is as follows:
"It's the first round with no clear indication of who is the toughest. Neither will give up. IN the second round one man is knocked down and the referee is counting. He gets up, it looks promising but he was knocked on the dust again. The opponent wins the belt on the third round."
Here is a quote from one of the women in this group:
Margaret Mntambo : “I am looking after 5 orphans whose mothers died. Money from the embroidery assists me in paying for their transport costs to school. I like doing the embroidery because it keeps me busy and my mind active in making choices. I also like to mix with other people and get ideas.