Wood and ceramic nativity scene - Christmas Savior Archaeological Asunta Pelaez crafts this decorative

Asunta Pelaez crafts this decorative box

Hand carved from natural soapstone

handcrafting it of cotton blend fabric

above which swims a sleek gray whale

The Nutcharath family in Thailand adapts the flowing water motif on their brightly colored shawl from the Thai Lue weaving pattern

Wood and ceramic nativity scene - Christmas Savior Archaeological Asunta Pelaez crafts this decorativeBy Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene is set in the Peruvian highlands. Llamas kneel beside the manger where the tiny Christ child is blanketed with colorful weavings. Mary, Joseph and the shepherd boys wear traditional Andean apparel. The artisan crafts the wooden box to house this retablo or diorama and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from clay and painted by hand. Ceramic and plywood 1. 06 lbs Open: 8. 3 inches