A European tradition that was prevalent in the midwest where I grew up is that of the arrival of St. Nicholas in early December. The legendary saint and bishop from 4th Century Greece developed a reputation for gift-giving by putting coins into other people's shoes, which accounts for many of today's Christmas traditions that involve leaving gifts in stockings, shoes or boots. Traditionally, St Nick visited on December 6th, and we hung our stockings on the fireplace mantel, awaiting small toys, candy, fruit and nuts... and occasionally the lump of coal, which forewarned us to be on best behavior, or else be placed on Santa's "naughty list".
Nowadays, stockings are part of Christmas decor throughout the season and can be hung practically anywhere - from mantles to staircase bannisters, or even on the wall.
*unlike many other vintage fabric stockings on the market, these repeat the fabrics and patterns on the reverse side instead of cheating out with plain fabric so you have the choice of which direction you'd like the stocking to hang.
MATERIALS:
• vintage African indigo cloth
• repurposed paisley fabric
• vintage ball trim
• chambray lining
COLOR: blue, cream, plum (the back of this stocking is identical to the front)
2 available
SIZE: 18" long, 7" wide
•handmade in Los Angeles
•shipping to US only at checkout
•please inquire for international shipping rates
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