Natural Fiber Angel Wall Sculpture from Costa Rica, "Angels with Flowers"
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Costa Rican artisan Blanca Padilla designs and handcrafts this lovely trio of angels from fiber extracted from cabuya or fique, 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 features of this wall sculpture. Gold thread is woven with the cabuya to accent each angel's halo and the hem of her gown, and she carries a lovely bouquet of paper and natural dried flowers in red, yellow, and green. A star shoots over the trio.
The art and skill of creating handicrafts from cabuya or fique 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.
- 0.12 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- 45 cm H x 45 cm W x 3 cm D
- 17.75" H x 17.75" W x 1.2" D
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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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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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Angels with Bouquets, Handcrafted Natural Fiber Angel Holiday Ornaments (Set of 4)
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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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Florencio
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01/11/2021
"Precioso Nacimiento"
Es un gran honor tener en mi colección una obra realizada con tanto gusto, y me atrevería a decir, con tanto cariño. Muchas gracias y Enhorabuena.
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