decorative sculpture

This charming decorative accent from Peru depicts a Christian nativity scene. Wearing traditional Andean clothing, Joseph and Mary look over baby Jesus below a blue Christmas tree. Resting within the tree are four little angels that dangle. Crafted of ceramic and painted by hand, this nativity sculpture makes an excellent gift. Feriberto Aylas designs it.

El Salvador's Marcela Moran creates this charming and natural nativity sculpture celebrating love and tranquility in Bethlehem. Atop a round base of cortez wood, Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus are crafted from jute, dried gourd and agave fibers. The holy trio is clothed with 100% cotton attire hand-woven in a traditional loom.

"This nativity line was created as a way of reevaluating an underestimated and little valued natural fiber which has great potential. It can be used for many things and we transform it into decorative pieces with multicoloured touches from the handmade fabric that complements it," Moran says.

Guillermo and Eduardo hand craft a beautiful and traditional nativity scene from ceramic. Dressed in traditional Andean clothes, Mary and Joseph share the birth of newborn Christ with a cow and a lamb. Each figurine is delicately crafted and hand painted. Ideal for decorating your house or giving as a present.

Carved by hand from pinewood, this unique nativity scene is comprised of nine pieces. Jose Canil Ramos depicts the Holy Family with an angel, the Three Kings, a donkey and a cow. The figures appear as calaveras, literally "skulls," a popular theme in Guatemala for the Day of the Dead, November 2.

The angel's wings and Joseph's staff are removed for shipping, and cotton felt fabric protects the base of each figurine.