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Artisan Crafted Ceramic Christmas Ornaments (Set of 6), "Christmas Star"
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Shaped of terracotta and hand painted in bright folk art colors, these festive ornaments depict the Christmas star. Jose Arriola creates a set of six, and each one is different. Poinsettias with distinct stylizations adorn them. They arrive in a storage bag of handloomed cotton.
- 0.14 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- Each: 7 cm H x 7 cm W x 0.75 cm D
- Each: 2.8" H x 2.8" W x 0.3" D
- Bag: 17.78 cm L x 13.97 cm W
- Bag: 7" L x 5.5" W
- Ceramic
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Nana Jane
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07/30/2018
"A Christmas favorite"
I purchased several different small ornament collections to use as package toppers and stocking stuffers for Christmas. These were the favorite.
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Su
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12/30/2017
"So colorful and bright"
I love these stars with intricate paint. I bought some for me and all my special friends. Get the gift wrap. Very sweet. Thank you
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Girlfriend
- Occasion: 'just because'
Judi
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12/30/2017
"Painted stars"
Love-love-love these - all 6 designs are beautifully painted with vibrant colors. These are not just for Christmas, I will display them year-round maybe with the moon ornaments I plan to purchase.
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C.J.
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12/26/2017
"Fun"
These are so fun and pretty. They come with silk cords for hanging. The painting is beautifully done. They gave my Christmas Tree a festive air.
Best Uses
- Christmas Decorations
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Suzanne
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09/06/2017
"Sooo beautiful!!"
These Christmas stars are simply precious! We are thrilled with the look and the intricate designs. They are very well made, and make a splendid gift and the gift wrapping is perfect! Thank you! We plan to order more!
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Partner
- Occasion: Christmas
Raymond
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08/11/2017
"Amazing"
Excellent craftsmanship and presentation of item wrapped nicely with a bow was a great plus!
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- This was a gift for: Friend
- Occasion: Christmas
robin
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09/03/2023
"Blue cat tv control holder"
Nice painting jobs on this handy item.
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desertoceans
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08/25/2023
"Fun holiday gifts"
These are great for passing out to friends in our meeting groups at the holidays.
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- eye fun
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- This was a gift for: meditation group members
- Occasion: Christmas
Bee
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08/10/2023
"Stunning"
These are so beautiful. I moved to another continent and where I live now, there are no hummingbirds. So this is a way for me to keep a little bit of the spirit of these beautiful animals. I love these ornaments, they are very delicate and beautifully crafted. They are also very light.
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Judith
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06/15/2023
"My niece adores them"
My niece loves owls. These were so unique I ordered them for her as a gift. She loves them and displays them in a special place in her home. The figures are small and colorful. Finely done.
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- Any one who loves owls will love these figures
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- This was a gift for: Goddaughter
- Occasion: Mother's Day
Brittany
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04/28/2023
"Beautiful"
These ceramic Christmas ornaments are amazing. They are so unique and I cant wait to use them this winter!
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Christmas Star, Artisan Crafted Ceramic Christmas Ornaments (Set of 6)
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Allison
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04/16/2023
"Beautiful, unique ornaments"
I love these ornaments. They were a gift for my children, and they love them too!
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- This was a gift for: Son
- Occasion: Christmas
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Preserving Traditions
Jose creates the most beautiful ceramic ornaments and figurines. His family has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years and he takes great pride in practicing the same ceramic techniques his ancestors used. He wishes to help this tradition continue and he teaches anyone in his community who has an interest in learning.
Microcredit Financing
Jose Arriola has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $450 and the most recent for $2550. Proceeds were used to purchase paints and materials for his ceramics to continue production.
Enabling Education
Jose's children are all grown but but he does provide financial support for the education of one person outside of his family and he occasionally supports other children's school expenses.
Confronting Adversity
Jose has been dealing with diabetes for over 17 years. His condition has caused many problems for him, but currently he is able to control it and enjoy his life.
Job Creator
Jose provides employment to several people within his community.
Write a review"Don't ask me how, but we never lacked food on our table – we could be lacking in many things during the Civil War, but we never lacked food."
"My full name is Jose Antonio Arriola Rodenas and I come from a happy family that has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years! My grandparents... read more
