crafted gifts (13 items)
Virgin Mary
Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Virgin Mary, Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Alejandro Chavez
Surrounded by an array of flowers, rays of light burst in a halo about the Virgin Mary. Alejandro Chávez shows her expression of loving concern for her son, Jesus, and for mankind. Known as a retablo... read more$47.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Holy Family with the Magi
Handmade Ayacucho Ceramic Folk Art Christmas Retablo Diorama
Holy Family with the Magi, Handmade Ayacucho Ceramic Folk Art Christmas Retablo Diorama
Alejandro Chavez
Led to Bethlehem by a star in the east, the Three Kings bring precious gifts to the Christ Child. Mary and Joseph stand on either side as a cow and donkey kneel beside the manger. This colorful box... read more$49.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
First Christmas
Wood and ceramic nativity scene
First Christmas, Wood and ceramic nativity scene
Erika Ulloa
Wearing warm chullo hats, shepherds rejoice at the birth of baby Jesus, and Mary and Joseph also wear traditional Andean apparel. By Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene is set in the Peruvian... read more$69.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Chapel of Huamanga
Retablo
Chapel of Huamanga, Retablo
Alejandro Chavez
The energy of the land emanates from this expression of Peruvian folk art, while a divine scene above sanctifies the labors of rural Peru. Known as a retablo, this piece reflects the passion and... read more$127.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Mask Collection
Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture
Mask Collection, Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture
Alejandro Chavez
A brilliant painted wood box opens to reveal handcrafted masks. Used during the Carnival celebrations preceding Lent, they show an astonishing array of animals, human and fantasy faces. Alejandro... read more$67.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Blue Christmas
Christmas Nativity Retablo Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Blue Christmas, Christmas Nativity Retablo Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Alejandro Chavez
This colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and... read more$49.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Not One Woman Less
Wood and Ceramic Celebration Retablo from Peru
Not One Woman Less, Wood and Ceramic Celebration Retablo from Peru
Erika Ulloa
For this traditional retablo, Peruvian artisan Erika Ulloa draws inspiration from the Latin feminist movement known as Ni una menos, or "Not One Woman Less" in English. Ni una menos is a... read more$79.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Flower Shop
Floral Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Flower Shop, Floral Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Erika Ulloa
Working in the retablo tradition, Erika Ulloa creates this decor accessory that celebrates the floral culture of Peru. Composed from petite figurines that are crafted from ceramic and painted by hand... read more$99.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Yawar Fiesta
Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru
Yawar Fiesta, Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru
Alejandro Chavez
Celebrating the condor and its impressive size and strength, the yawar ("blood" in Quechua) fiesta takes place in Peru's Apurimac and Ayacucho regions. The condor represents the people of... read more$79.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Musical Caravan
Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Music Retablo from Peru
Musical Caravan, Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Music Retablo from Peru
Erika Ulloa
Playing music on their guitarras and drinking pisto liquor, a group of skeletons adds the spirit of Day of the Dead to your home decor. Erika Ulloa deisngs this traditional retablo, crafting each of... read more$99.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Party of Masks
Retablo Folk Art Wall Mirror
Party of Masks, Retablo Folk Art Wall Mirror
Alejandro Chavez
This mirror reflects the festive traditions of the Andes, when people wear colorful and sometimes mystical masks to celebrate their patron saint. Alejandro Chávez crafts each mask by hand of ceramic.... read more$54.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Busy Textile Market
Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Busy Textile Market, Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Julio Gallardo
This beautiful retablo depicts a lively market stall where Andean textiles are bought and sold. In pre-Hispanic times, Inca weavings were more highly prized than gold and Peruvian textiles carry on... read more$449.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
Scenes from My Land
Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Scenes from My Land, Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Alejandro Chavez
This colorful retablo by Alejandro Chávez houses six scenes taken from Andean beliefs and customs. The first features local animals, followed by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The third shelf... read more$64.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez