Gourd Nativity from Peru
*PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT FUNDS 7 FOOD FOR ORPHANS™ MEALS
$18.00
26 in stock
- Height measures approximately 3″ to 4″
- Width measures approximately 3″ to 3-1/4″
This unique hand-carved gourd nativity makes both a great gift for someone you know, and a decoration in your home as a way to celerate the Christmas season. On one side of the gourd is Mary and Joseph loving the Baby Jesus, and on the other side is a carved angel hearlding the birth of Christ.
Gourds are a natural and uniquely shaped vegetable, similar to a pumpkin or a squash. As such, designs, shape and dimensions will vary slightly.
*PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT FUNDS 7 FOOD FOR ORPHANS™ MEALS
Peruvian artisans have practiced the art of gourd-carving for more than 4,500 years, transforming a simple squash into intricately designed bowls, boxes, windchimes, birdhouses, purses, vases and other bits of home decor. The twin villages of Cochas Grande and Cochas Chico, where our artisans Raquel and Esperanza live, work and run gourd-carving workshops to create local jobs, are the center of this ancient art.
Over the centuries, artisans have found unique ways to craft gourd decor, including scratching, fine-line hatching, pyro-engraving and carving. Naturally, the details and designs have changed, but contemporary artisans remain inspired by Peru’s rich traditions.
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