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Ceramic ornaments (Set of 6), "Holiday Stars"
Stars glow with the bright colors of the holiday season in a set of ornaments from Jose Arriola, in Guatemala. He crafts them of ceramic and paints them with acrylics. Each of the six ornaments hangs from bright red ribbons, and the set arrives in a traditional cotton pouch woven on a treadle-loom.
- 0.18 kgs
- 0.4 lbs
- Each: 7.5 cm H x 7.5 cm W x 0.75 cm D
- Each: 3" H x 3" W x 0.3" D
- Pouch: 17.8 cm L x 14 cm W
- Pouch: 7" L x 5.5" W
- Ceramic with polyester ribbons
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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Amy C.
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01/17/2019
"Beautiful!"
These beautifully crafted stars can be used all year round. You dont have to wait til the holidays to set them out!
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Holiday Stars, Ceramic ornaments (Set of 6)
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Verena
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02/07/2018
"Stars in my Eyes!"
Beautiful work! Hand painted details! Absolutely perfect! A beautiful addition to my star collection!
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Stefano
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01/29/2023
"ora è parte della mia collezione di presepi"
Bel presepe che riproduce e divulga i costumi della tradizione di un paese del Guatemala
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Saint Thomas, Ceramic nativity scene (Set of 13)
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Stefano
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01/29/2023
"ora è parte della mia collezione di presepi"
colorato ed elegante presepe che fa conoscere i costumi tradizionali di un paese del Guatemala
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Stefano
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01/29/2023
"ora è parte della mia collezione di presepi"
Elegante e colorato presepe che riproduce costumi tradizionali del Guatemala
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Lucionne
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01/28/2023
"Great Gift for Cat Lovers"
These will be fun to give for birthdays etc., to my cat lover friends. Going to use one to make a pendant.
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- pendant focal, gifts
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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.
Jose Arriola Ceramic ornaments and figurines
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
