Today I got my new nativity set. I must say that although it looked pretty in the site, I had no idea it was such a beauty. Wow! It’s larger than what I envisioned and breath taking. Thank you, Thank you Juana and Novica. Love this nativity which is now an important piece in my collection.
This is one of my favorite Christmas decorations. And it is the only one that does not get packed away for most of the year. This is a very attractive tabletop decoration that has a unique charm, I never tire of it.
Every year I add to my Mom's Nativity scene collection with a handcrafted scene from Novica. This Nativity is a Joy! Made with care and skill it is a wonderful addition to her collection.
"Over the years, I perfected my abilities and became a master retablo craftsman. In some, I depict Biblical scenes and, in others, everyday life in the Andes."
Alejandro Chavez was born in Lima in 1956. He specializes in creating retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of... read more
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