Thisnred llama is aanabsolutely gorgeous piece. It says holiday, butit is way too beautiful to put away, it will grace my home all year. The Artisan, Zolla, did a wonderful job with the colors, the facial expression and the llamas apparel. I am totally enamored with Franklin, my llamas name.
By Marnie
This is a large Christmas stocking made by the artisans at Santa Magdalena using the traditional arpillera or patchwork art of sewing three dimensional designs. I also have two of their wall hangings and can say they are excellent artisans in this art and I love their work. This stocking has a star shooting through the sky, and a stable picturing the nativity. This nativity is very simple, with adorable figures representing the mother, father and the baby Jesus, surrounded by many, many Andean animals and trees, cacti, flowers and mountains. Each time you look at the stocking you will see something else they have sewn. I really love this stocking very much. I thank these ladies and wish them a very Happy Christmas!
By Sandra
I love this nativity. Dionisio crafted and painted each figure and the Church with great care. It is even more beautiful than the picture shows. It also came so well packaged that there was no chance for it to have any damage. I am glad I purchased it. I was going to donate it to an auction, but I think we will keep it and give the auction something else.
"The most interesting thing about this art is that each new model is a challenge. Creating the design you have in mind is sometimes harder than it seemed."
"I lived at home with my parents until I finished school, then I took courses in making flowers for bridal veils, among other subjects. As time... read more
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