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Descending Dove Ornament

Handcrafted in El Salvador

Availability:
in stock
SKU 6513050

Descending Dove Ornament

Handcrafted in El Salvador

Availability:
in stock
SKU 6513050

Item Status: CLEARANCE
Item Date: 2010-09-01
UPC Code: 732919449235
STORY
From artisans working with the cooperative La Semilla de Dios, crafting wooden items painted in the famous La Palma folk art style. Founded by internationally known Salvadoran artist Fernando Llort, the cooperative paints in the simple, joyful, colorful folk art style for which Llort's work is known. Artists draw the designs, often from memory and occasionally using stencils. Women paint the pieces by hand, a time-consuming process that requires significant concentration.

DETAILS
  • Painted pine
  • 2"W x 3.5"H
  • Made in El Salvador
ABOUT THE ARTISAN
Artisan Coop. La Semilla de Dios
EL SALVADOR
The cooperative La Semilla de Dios, meaning "The Seed of God," is located in the town of La Palma in the department of Chalatenango. La S...
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