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Small Ceramic Nativity in a Matchbox
Small Ceramic Nativity in a Matchbox
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Light up your Christmas with this handmade ceramic miniature nativity that has been placed inside a hand-painted matchbox. The outside of the box tells the story of the three wise men who are following the Star of Bethlehem to the manger where the Christ child was born. This makes for a great conversation piece at Christmastime; such a beautiful way of upcycling a matchbox.
- Measures 1-1/2β high x 2β wide (closed)
- Measures 1-1/2" high x 3-3/4" wide (opened)
Handmade in Peru and Fair Trade imported.
To read more about the talented artisans who create these eco-friendly, upcycled seasonal items, click on About the Artisans.
About the Artisans
About the Artisans
Ceramica Quinua, an artisan cooperative known for its social and environmental responsibility, offers steady work to six workshops and 36 families inΒ Ayachucho,Β Peru. Ceramica Quinua is dedicated to decreasing the use of firewood to reduce deforestation, and as such, works primarily with clay, which is extracted from the land in a controlled manner to avoid erosion.
The artisans shape and fire their pieces in home-based workshops during their nine-hour workday. Children often sit in on the workshops during their free time in so they may learn the trade that's been passed from ancestor to ancestor. The organization also takes pride in offering health care for its craftsmen, and for sharing its environmental knowledge and conservation techniques with students at public schools.
The Quinua district is characterized by the eucalyptus and alder-scented atmosphere of its mountain and forest landscapes. The name Quinua is derived from the Qenwal plant, said to be comparable in beauty only to the Quinuin women. The unique flora and fauna that inhabit the territory are fast becoming a major tourist attraction.Β Unfortunately, deforestation and pollution from paint chemicals are threatening their existence.
