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Mahal Terracotta Nativity
Mahal Terracotta Nativity

Sure to become a part of your treasured holiday traditions! Inspired by elements of South Asian architecture, this lovingly rendered six-piece nativity set brings a warm, handcrafted feel to the iconic scene. The creche features the Holy Family attended by a cow and sheep under the watchful gaze of a star suspended from an arch in a three-spire mahal or palace. Made from rich, earthy terracotta embellished with intricate carvings, this beautiful design blends tradition with culture. Crafted with great care by artisans with Corr–The Jute Works, a nonprofit handicraft marketing trust and exporter in Bangladesh that represents more than 4,000 rural women artisans in 154 workshops.

HANDCRAFTED IN BANGLADESH

  • Materials: Terracotta
  • Measures 5.1"L x 3.1"W x 8.3"H
  • Colors: Natural/whitewash

SKU: 6601890

THE MAKERS

CORR stands for Christian Organization for Relief and Rehabilitation. Corr–The Jute Works is a women’s nonprofit handicraft marketing trust and exporter of quality handicrafts. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, The Jute Works represents more than 4,000 rural women artisans in 154 workshops. The Jute Works strives to empower rural women through handicraft production, animal husbandry and small job creation projects. The group works with women regardless of caste, creed and race. It provides job training, develops leadership skills and generates awareness of the women’s plight. It promotes thrift, self–help and democratic practice among the women’s handicraft groups. Members share ownership, participate in decision-making and receive the benefits of surplus production. The Jute Works is one of Bangladesh’s largest exporter of handicrafts. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from The Jute Works since 1974.
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