By Kathryn
I purchased these to give out to coworkers along with their (upcoming) holiday cards. They are small, but beautifully detailed and they feel special.
By STEPHEN
This retablo by Erika Ulloa is SO BEAUTIFUL. A Burst of color when the doors of the retablo are opened. All the animals & birds surrounding the Holy family are Magnificent!!!
By Janice
For past two years have hosted a Nativity Open House with depictions from many countries/cultures. I especially like the cultural reference of the hat shop below. Just as many of us learn the story of room made for the Holy Family in the animals shelter, this shows room made for the birth and adoration of Jesus where a family makes their livelihood.
"Over the years, I perfected my abilities and became a master retablo craftsman. In some, I depict Biblical scenes and, in others, everyday life in the Andes."
Alejandro Chavez was born in Lima in 1956. He specializes in creating retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of... read more
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