Blue Andean Christmas Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama Withaya Cheunjit Hand woven grass with batik

Hand woven grass with batik fabric

hand-carved of suar wood to depict the cat with legs crossed and hands held together

Tropical colors add a pop of color to the vase

Sterling Silver & amethyst gemstones

This colorful pair of dinner plates is crafted and painted by hand with exuberant floral motifs

Blue Andean Christmas Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama Withaya Cheunjit Hand woven grass with batikWatching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph smile as shepherds worship in the blue Andean night. Beneath, an Andean hat shop offers sombreros for sale. Alejandro Chvez portrays the scenes on two levels in three dimensions. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled and painted by hand. materials: Plywood and ceramic Signed by the artist Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly Open: 12 in. H x 14 in.