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Handcrafted Natural Fiber Folk Nativity Scene, "Colorful Tradition"
Costa Rican artisan Blanca Padilla designs and handcrafts this nativity scene out of fiber extracted from cabuya, a succulent that looks similar to agave. The cabuya fiber is a beautiful creamy antique white, and the artisan works with its natural texture to from the figures of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus and the modest red-roofed shelter. The artisan dresses the figures in vivid colors, including a red dress for Mary and blue hats and a red kerchief for Joseph and Jesus.
The art and skill of creating handicrafts from cabuya has been handed down through Blanca Padilla's family for generations. The artisan sources her material herself, growing and harvesting the cabuya, extracting the fiber, and preparing it for use in the handicrafts. Blanca Padilla hopes to help revitalize the cabuya craft industry with the success of her designs.
- 20 grams
- 0.71 oz
- 7.5 cm H x 8 cm H x 5.5 cm H
- 3" H x 3.1" H x 2.2" H
- Cabuya fiber, 100% cotton fabric accents
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Costa Rica.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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Mary
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01/12/2020
"Cornhusk Nativity"
This was stored on arrival. It arrived timely but after Christmas so went directly into storage without being opened. I am counting on it being bright and beautiful.
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Stefano
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02/17/2018
"my 400? nativity"
crib very well done and cared for in details that recalls the colors and costumes of Costa Rica
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Colorful Tradition, Handcrafted Natural Fiber Folk Nativity Scene
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Sandra
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03/01/2023
"Perfect!"
This lovely handcrafted piece fit perfectly in the middle of my Christmas wreath. It has become a treasure!
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Nancy
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01/07/2023
"Angel ornaments"
They are wonderfully made. I kept one a gave the other as a Christmas present
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Mary
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11/17/2022
"HEAVENLY AND DIVINE"
The Angels with Bouquets are made with such care and intricacy! Its literally mindboggling how detailed each Angel is. The work that has gone into each one is apparent. The creativity and quality is out of this world! They are absolutely HEAVENLY AND DIVINE! An afternote...I sent the Angels to my Goddaughters for Christmas and ALL of them were so impressed and taken by the workmanship and artistry!
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Teresa
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01/05/2022
"Beautiful!"
I bought this as a gift. The person I have it to loved it. Very well made.
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"I was born in 1967 in the south of El Guarco, Costa Rica. I work with cabuya, a fiber extracted from the agave plant. "The cabuyera trade... read more
