Handcrafted Natural Fiber Folk Nativity Scene, "Colorful Tradition"
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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 W x 5.5 cm D
- 3" H x 3.1" W x 2.2" D
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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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Elissa
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03/19/2024
"Cant stop smiling - my face hurts!"
Bought these messengers of peace as a gift to myself for my year-round tree ...Meticulously crafted, so sweetly packaged - just so delighted with this purchase!!!
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Roger
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11/22/2023
"Charming from a distance; amazing on closer inspection"
The minute this fiber crèche arrived, I had to display it although it wasn t even December yet. Friends who viewed the scene from a distance thought it was porcelain; but, on closer inspection, they could recognize the handcrafted fiber and marvel at the meticulous artistry. We appreciate it so much.
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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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