Brent and I discovered this nativity while looking around in a pottery shop in Quinchimali, Chile. This area is known for their pottery. The clay is retrieved from the mountainside, sculpted, and fired in kilns. The natural color is similar to terracotta, but the darker color comes from using horse manure during the curing process. This particular artist had only made three sets throughout the entire year. One of which went to Ricardo Lagos, the president of Chile. Someone had placed an ordered, but then backed out, making this set available. I fell in love with it. We are so grateful we managed to get it home without any pieces breaking. It is a treasure we enjoy.
So when I saw this Father Christmas at a show in Vegas, I knew it was a similar treasure. This vendor, a guy that spent time in Russia, now contracts with Russian artists and brings over their work. The intricate painting and a shiny lacquered finish are exactly what I remember seeingk. I was immediately drawn to it, since it reminds me of the time I spent in Russia. I remember agonizing over what memento to bring home and sadly enough, made it home without a single matryoshka doll. The detail and craftsmanship are of superior quality. I am grateful to have stumbled upon it and have it in my home.
Brent and I discovered this nativity while looking around in a pottery shop in Quinchimali, Chile. This area is known for their pottery. The clay is retrieved from the mountainside, sculpted, and fired in kilns. The natural color is similar to terracotta, but the darker color comes from using horse manure during the curing process. This particular artist had only made three sets throughout the entire year. One of which went to Ricardo Lagos, the president of Chile. Someone had placed an ordered, but then backed out, making this set available. I fell in love with it. We are so grateful we managed to get it home without any pieces breaking. It is a treasure we enjoy.
So when I saw this Father Christmas at a show in Vegas, I knew it was a similar treasure. This vendor, a guy that spent time in Russia, now contracts with Russian artists and brings over their work. The intricate painting and a shiny lacquered finish are exactly what I remember seeingk. I was immediately drawn to it, since it reminds me of the time I spent in Russia. I remember agonizing over what memento to bring home and sadly enough, made it home without a single matryoshka doll. The detail and craftsmanship are of superior quality. I am grateful to have stumbled upon it and have it in my home.
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