Tambani hand-embroidered panels from South Africa

Each panel is the embroiderer's interpretation of a traditional Venda folk tale from South Africa. Each panel comes complete with its corresponding story.

Approximate size of embroidered area: 7 x 10 cm / 2.75 x 4 in.

Approximate border around embroidered area: 1.5 cm / 0.5 in.

The Tambani project provides much needed employment in a remote rural area of South Africa.

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Venda Tales embroidered wallhanging kit

Prices and Ordering

Per Embroidered Panel: £8.50

Images shown are representative samples of each pattern. Colours vary with stock available.

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Boys Singing
Code: TSM001

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Centipede
Code: TSM002

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Chameleon
Code: TSM003

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Children Waving Flags
Code: TSM004

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Chillies
Code: TSM005

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Tall Clay Pot
Code: TSM007

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Corn
Code: TSM008

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Elephant
Code: TSM009

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Giraffe #2
Code: TSM010

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Hen and Eggs
Code: TSM011

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Hippo
Code: TSM012

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House with Sun
Code: TSM014

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Mask #1
Code: TSM015

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Rooster
Code: TSM016

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Tomato
Code: TSM017

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Train
Code: TSM018

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Fat Tree
Code: TSM019

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Women Walking
Code: TSM021

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Zebra
Code: TSM022

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Mask #2
Code: TSM023

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