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Folding Nativity Scene with strap
Wheat Straw
Bangladesh

This fold-up nativity is made from wheat straw. Artisans cut and flatten wheat straw and scrape it with a knife to make it even. For larger pieces, wheat straw strips are fixed to paper to form a sheet from which designs are cut. For more detailed designs wheat straw is cut into thin strips which are pieced together in layers. Artisans apply heat in varying degrees to bring about the range of tones from light tan to dark brown or black. Finally they cover the cardboard base with cloth to complete the item. Craftspeople use simple tools: a flat board, a pot of glue, a sharp blade and a pair of scissors.

No two sets are identical.


Bangladesh - Hand Made
1 piece, 8"X6"X7" high
$22.50
 
 

Holy Family
Suar Wood
Indonesia

Artisans in Bali, Indonesia, carve this graceful nativity sculpture from suar wood, which is taken from the rain tree. The rain tree is a native of South America, but has been dispersed throughout the tropics for at least 100 years. A fast-growing and easily replaceable wood, it is favored for carving because of its straight grain which is easy to carve and can be finished to a high gloss.

No two sets are identical.


Indonesia - Hand Carved
1 piece, 2"X8"X12" high
$76.50
 
 


Nativity Scene
Native Wood
Indonesia

This smooth finished, hand carved nativity is made in Jakarta, Indonesia. Resembles an African village nativity with a palm tree.


No two sets are identical.

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Indonesia - Hand Carved
9 pieces, 6" high
$76.50

 
 


Nativity Holy Family
Terra cotta
Bangladesh

Sophisticated terra cotta nativity in gold with whitewashed details is a perfect accent. Raised star motif repeats across the dome.


No two sets are identical.

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Bangladesh- Hand Made
4 pieces, 6.5" l x 2.75" w x 8.5" h
$29.50

 

 

Nativity Scene
Wood
Philippines


The village of Tam-an with its weavers, carvers and blacksmiths sits amongst world renowned ancient rice terraces in the Cordillera mountain ranges of the Philippines. In Tam-an, Fernando Mangili continues the tradition handed to him by his forefathers, and carves figures from Labo, a local white wood, using only hand chisels. For 20 years he has worked in this way, earning money to educate his children, and offering income generating opportunities to his hard working neighbors. Their work supplements their income from farming. More than 20 artisans worked with Fernando to bring you these nativity sets. Now Fernando and his community pass on their wood carving skills to the next generation, presenting them with a valuable means of earning a living with dignity.

No two sets are identical.

 



Philippines - Hand Carved
10 pieces, 10'' high
$275.00
 


Nativity Set
Abaca
Philippines

Sinamay is a natural woven fiber made from the stripped fiber of the abaca tree. The fine strands of fibers are woven into fabrics with a wooden weaving loom. The woven fabric is called sinamay. Sinamay fibers are also used for making cordage and ropes.

No two sets are identical.

Philippines - Hand Made
 9 pieces, 5" high
$39.50
 

 

Nativity Scene
Wood
Chinese

This finely crafted nativity is carved from a soft wood from China.

No two sets are identical.


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Chinese - Hand Carved
15 pieces, 4.75" high
$61.50
 
 


Nativity Set
Wood
Philippines

This intricately carved nativity is made from Acacia wood.


No two sets are identical.

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Philippines - Hand Carved
11 pieces, 1.5'' - 8" high
$122.50

 

 

Nativity Set
Sandbag
Philippines

This nativity is handmade from different pieces of cloth materials and filled with sand.


Each one is unique.
No two sets are identical.

Philippines - Hand Made
6 pieces, 3.5" high
$36.50

 




Nativity Scene
Wood
Philippines


This elegantly hand-painted and hand carved nativity is made from Acacia wood.


No two sets are identical.








































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Philippines- Hand Carved
11 pieces, 1.5" - 6'' high
$114.50
 


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