Cheap Plaster ornaments, 'Huts' (set of 5) Review
Plaster ornaments, 'Huts' (set of 5) Feature
- Handmade by Alejandro Chavez
- Ships from Peru within 10 days
Plaster ornaments, 'Huts' (set of 5) Overview
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Three kings from the Orient arrive with gifts of gold, myrrh, and frankincense to honor the birth of Jesus. Every nativity scene is celebrated in a colorful hut transformed into an original ornament. Alejandro Chavez handcrafts each remarkably detailed piece. Artisan Info: Alejandro Chavez was born on January 30, 1956. He specializes in the creations of retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of Peru. He learned this technique as a boy in school, when he was 17 years old and living in Ayacucho, where his parents moved when he was just 2 years old. When Chavez returned to his hometown, he began working in the studio of Angel Castro, a master artisan. Here he refined his techniques in the creation of retablos, eagerly learning the art from his teacher. Later, Chavez formed his own workshop after the death of his teacher and began to give shape to his art. The customs and traditions of the Andean people emerge in every piece. Today Chavez is part of an association of artisans who participate in national artesania fairs. Chavez tells us that, "In every one of my works you can find the labors of my wife, who molds the characters, as well as that of my nieces and nephews, whom I currently teach. I sincerely hope that you enjoy your retablo which
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