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Retablo ornament holds a bright nativity scene inside a painted gourd. Retablos, or image boxes, were originally brought to Peru from Spain, and portrayed scenes of faith and daily life. Decorative only. Keep out of reach of children.
HANDCRAFTED IN PERU
SKU: 6100470
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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