Peruvian Christmas Retablo Forests for Monarchs Cotton-lined interior

Cotton-lined interior

Each bag is then hand constructed and sewn by a cooperative of Ugandan seamstresses

Looms have been used throughout the centuries to weave clothing

handcrafted piece

four egg cups & four spoons

Peruvian Christmas Retablo Forests for Monarchs Cotton-lined interiorThis colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chvez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and shepherds are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them, villagers harvest the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. materials: Plywood and ceramic Signed by the artist Open: 9. 25 in. H x 10. 25 in. W x 1. 8 in. D; Closed: 9. 25 in. H x 4. 9 in. W x 2 in. D