The quality of the wood-carving and painting is incredible. You cannot find a better hand-made product for the price in the U.S. Recommend these artisans highly!
Love the scale and artistry of this precious nativity set. This was the perfect Christmas gift for my daughter’s new apartment and even matched her color scheme.
"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
The Summer Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.