Jayson
Mar 14, 2019
A Blessing To Look At Everyday
This retablo has meaning to me being that Peru was the first country that I travelled to outside of the US. Just opening the retablo everyday is a joy. I am reminded of the joy and warmth of the Peruvian people and also of the many Catholic Churches that I visted. The craftsmanship detailing is beyond words. One can just stare and admire it in awe. It is at the center of my altar. I had it blessed on the day that I opened the package. Thank you Ms Erika for the love ?? and passion that you put into making this beautiful retablo that I will treasure forever. ????
Suezy
Sep 29, 2019
My third one! Yes, they're that good!
I bought the first one for myself as a confirmation gift because one of our Deacons, in a class for new Catholics, said every Catholic home must have a few things - one of them was a statue or photo or painting, etc., of our Blessed Mother Mary. I bought the second for a woman in my Bible study, who is from Peru and just moved into a new home. I bought the third one for my sister, because when she saw a photo of mine, she fell in love with it - not for the religious appeal, but from a folk art perspective - and after looking at many online, I can't agree more. I watched the video of how the artisan makes the retablo and it added even greater value to it. I simply love them. I love the scene behind Mary - the high mountains, and the flowers, in a wooden box with doors. I mounted mine on a wall in my home office and see it from where I sit. I'm buying the next one as a thank you gift for a close friend who I will be visiting in a few weeks.
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