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Egg Retablo Ornament
Egg Retablo Ornament
Peruvian retablo tradition brings you this wonderful little nativity. Handmade in ceramic, it fits inside the shell of a beautifully painted egg. Retablos, or image boxes, portraying scenes of faith and daily life, were originally brought to Peru from Spain. These retablos join this centuries-long art form. Decorative only. Keep out of reach of children.

HANDCRAFTED IN PERU

  • Egg, ceramic
  • 1.5L inches
  • Made in Peru

SKU: 6116070

THE MAKERS

Deep and lasting relationships are essential to this family-run business, whose name means "hands joined in friendship." They bring the wares of 60 workshops across Peru - gourd carvers, ceramicists, jewelry makers and reverse-painted glass artisans - to market. They create a variety of exquisite handicrafts that tell stories of tradition and resilience. "I want to keep going, keep working to get ahead. My work is a happiness." - Eulogio Medina
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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