Chapel of Santa Ana Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-10710 Extender: 2

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a luscious pineapple sprouts from amid its spiked leaves alongside a lemon and an orange

A rich black finish on these minimalist earrings is complimented by a hand-made brass bead and a tiny hint of sparkle

enchanting gems

inspired by the rich artisanal heritage of his Indian hometown

Chapel of Santa Ana Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-10710 Extender: 2Colorful doors open on to the Chapel of Santa Ana, where expressive figures celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Alejandro Chavez portrays his characters in traditional Andean attire, as a sense of divine luminosity gracefully descends upon the scene. This form of Peruvian folk art is known as the retablo, especially characteristic of the Ayacucho region. The wooden frame is crafted by hand, while the artisan fills the shelves with tiny ceramic