religious art

The Andean region dresses and inspires this traditional nativity scene crafted from ceramic in master artisan Feriberto Aylas's workshop. Inheritor of ancient pottery techniques, the Peruvian artisan puts his heart and talent into each hand-painted element composing this tender scene, presenting the miracle of Bethlehem in the style of the regional worldview.

Baby Jesus is sound asleep in this endearing nativity scene from Guillermo and Eduardo. They dress Mary and Joseph in the style of Arequipa and refers to them as characato alluding to the most traditional region of Peru. Featuring a cow, donkey and sheep, each of the seven ceramic pieces is painted by hand with admirable expertise.

Parvati, the divine mother of Ganesha, rides a lion through the blessed Indian region, showing her son the lands of his father with motherly affection. Portrayed in a classic Madhubani painting by artisan Bharti Dayal, the sacred entities rest on a colourful scene made with vegetable dyes and intense light.

The piece arrives signed and unstretched.

The enchanting city of Totonicapán dresses gallantly to celebrate the birth of baby Jesus. Guatemalan artisan Jose Arriola brings this adorable creation to life by taking inspiration from the traditional textiles of the town, which now adorn a twelve-piece ceramic nativity scene painted by hand. With the figurines featuring classic regional motifs, this adorable set is ready to add a cultural touch to your environment while paying homage to the miracle of Christmas.

This striking and intricate painting of mother and child is presented by Indian artisan Vidushini. The artisan honors the tradition of Madhubani painting, a style originating in the Bihar region of India and in Nepal. A style dominated by women, Madhubani features elaborate geometric patterns and depicts themes relating to birth, marriage, and religious festivals. The woman and child painted here are adorned with ornate jewelry and traditional clothing. The use of simple red, black, and white colors suggest the fundamental bond between a mother and her child, while the bold and calm expression on the faces of both figures invites the viewer to join in an otherwise intimate family moment.

When the miracle in Bethlehem blessed the world with God's son, an archangel guided and protected the holy family with his tender wings. Motivated by this story of sacrifice and unconditional love, Guatemalan artisan Liz Oliva uses her expertise in pottery arts to create this ceramic semi-abstract sculpture whose pieces represent God's will protecting Joseph in his role as a family head, Mary in her role as a sweet nurturer and baby Jesus in all his innocence.