By Marnie
I have four of these wonderful figurines from Juan and Carolina. I love them all. I like that they have been carved in a rustic manner, and then colored in such a wonderful way , with lots of flowers and many happy colors. I admit I think of them as cultural more than religious, but I enjoy them for the stories they tell and the beliefs they celebrate. I thank Juan and Carolina for how much I enjoy their figurines.
By Rossana
I was first exposed to these dolls on a trip to Guatemala and have loved them ever since. I have always wished for an ornament that could be used year after year. These are perfect and will be cherished and passed down to our children
By Kevin
Very nice, my wife show one I a gave as a gift and thought it was beautiful, so I surprised her with one of her own.Rueben and Gilda have a special talent for creating pieces that are simple yet very beautiful.
"Developing a new design is like planning for the birth of a baby. I draw, cut the wood, carve it, sand it and take it apart until I have a finished piece that makes me happy."
"I work in wood. Like many people who work in this craft, I had a difficult childhood that helped me become a man who strives to get ahead. I'm a... read more
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