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Stunning Pomegranates,'2 Lacquered Wood Pomegranate Ornaments Made in Uzbekistan'

Imbue your holiday decorations with a touch of color, charm and sophistication with this delightful pair of Christmas ornaments hand-carved from walnut wood and elegantly finished with lustrous lacquer. Traditional Uzbek motifs are meticulously painted... more

Handmade First Christmas Wood And Ceramic Nativity Scene (Peru)

Wearing warm chullo hats, shepherds rejoice at the birth of baby Jesus, and Mary and Joseph also wear traditional Andean apparel. By Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene is set in the Peruvian highlands. more

NOVICA Handmade Cotton Acrylic 'Christmas Star Nativity' Applique Wall Hanging (Peru)

Leonor Quispe gives an Andean setting to the very first Christmas in this handcrafted tapestry from Peru. Quispe works in the traditional art of 'arpilleria' or applique to create this extraordinary applique wall hanging. more

Handmade Set of 6 Cotton Blend 'Christmas Fiesta' Applique Ornaments (Peru)

Crafted by hand, these delightful ornaments by Balvina Huaytalla celebrate the first Christmas. Three diminutive stockings and three sphere ornaments depict the Holy Family in the traditional Peruvian art of 'arpilleria,' or patchwork. more

Andean Christmas Star,'Handcrafted Andean Christmas Star Applique Wall Hanging'

An angel hovers above the manger to watch over the Holy Family as Leonor Quispe gives an Andean setting to the very first Christmas. She works in the traditional art of arpillería (patchwork) to create this extraordinary wall hanging in the shape of a... more

Blue Andean Christmas,'Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama'

Watching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph smile as shepherds worship in the blue Andean night. Beneath, an Andean hat shop offers sombreros for sale. Alejandro Chávez portrays the scenes on two levels in three dimensions. This traditional diorama... more

'Blue Christmas' - Christmas Nativity Retablo Folk Art Handmade in Peru

This colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chavez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them villagers harvest the... more

Andean Christmas Pine,'Handcrafted Andean Christmas Pine Tree Applique Wall Hanging'

Leonor Quispe gives an Andean village setting to the very first Christmas. She works in the traditional art of arpillera (patchwork) to create this extraordinary wall hanging in the shape of a pine tree. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions... more

Peruvian Nativities,'3 Ceramic Christmas Ornaments with Peruvian Nativity Scenes'

Anita Contreras sets the first Christmas in three regions of Peru. Working in ceramic, she creates diminutive nativity scenes. The Holy Family appears in an Ayacucho church, in a straw canoe on Lake Titicaca, and is seen housed in a traditional... more

Christmas Celebration,'Handmade Cotton and Bamboo Holiday Ornaments (Set of 6)'

Bring joy and whimsy into your holiday season with Nik's colorful holiday ornaments. The Balinese artisan hand weaves six ornaments--two Santas, two Christmas trees, and two snowflakes--from natural bamboo and 100% cotton thread in traditional red and... more

Holiday Sombreros,'Hand Crocheted Sombrero Christmas Ornaments (Pair)'

Give your Christmas tree some south-of-the-border flair with these ornaments from Martha Fonseca in Mexico. The two sombrero ornaments are hand-crocheted from polyester blend yarns in traditional Christmas colors. more

Christmas Star,'Unique Christianity Applique Folk Art Wall Hanging'

The Christmas star blazes through the heavens on a quiet night in the Andes. It illuminates a nativity scene with a Peruvian setting. Leonor Quispe gives an Andean setting to the very first Christmas. She works in the traditional art of arpillería... more

Christmas at Home,'Ceramic nativity scene'

At home in the stable, Mary and Joseph sit on the step to enjoy a bit of fresh air. Alberto Aparicio Canchari sets the first Christmas in the Andes, dressing the Holy Family in traditional clothing. Prickly pear cactuses frame the tile-roofed dwelling,... more

Ceramic nativity scene, 'Christmas in San Juan' (set of 12)

By Jose Arriola this charming nativity scene depicts the Holy Family angels and the Three Kings in the traditional weavings of San Juan Sacatepequez. Crafted and painted by hand they are accompanied by a donkey a gentle cow and two fluffy sheep. more

Retablo, 'Peruvian Christmas'

This colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chavez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and shepherds are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them villagers harvest the fruit of... more

Sombrero Cheer,'Red and Green Sombrero Ornaments (Pair)'

Give your Christmas tree some south-of-the-border flair with these ornaments from Martha Fonseca in Mexico. The two sombrero ornaments are hand-crocheted from polyester blend yarns in traditional Christmas colors. more

Wood nativity scene, 'African Palm House' - Wood Nativity Scene

Francis Agbete sets the first Christmas in a traditional African palm house. Carved by hand from ceiba or kapok wood this charming nativity scene depicts the Holy Family in traditional Ghanaian dress. The Three Kings bring gifts to the Christ child and... more

Handmade Wood Nativity Scene, 'African Palm House' (Ghana) - 6.75" H x 8.75" W x 4.7" D

Francis Agbete sets the first Christmas in a traditional African palm house. Carved by hand from ceiba, or kapok wood, this charming nativity scene depicts the Holy Family in traditional Ghanaian dress. more

Novica Handmade Sombrero Cheer Crocheted Ornaments (Pair)

Give your Christmas tree some south-of-the-border flair with these ornaments from Martha Fonseca in Mexico. The two sombrero ornaments are hand-crocheted from polyester blend yarns in traditional Christmas colors. more

Novica Handmade Holiday Sombreros Crocheted Ornaments (Pair)

Give your Christmas tree some south-of-the-border flair with these ornaments from Martha Fonseca in Mexico. The two sombrero ornaments are hand-crocheted from polyester blend yarns in traditional Christmas colors. more

Large papier mache ornaments, 'Festive Chinar' (pair)

The traditional Kashmir chinar leaf pattern is exquisitely hand-painted on this pair of 2 large holiday ornaments from Sajad in India. The papier mache balls are first painted in ivory vermilion and green and then accented in gleaming gold. The pair of... more

Novica Handmade Festive Chinar Large Papier Mache Ornaments (Pair)

The traditional Kashmir chinar leaf pattern is exquisitely hand-painted on this pair of 2 large holiday ornaments from Sajad in India. The papier mache balls are first painted in ivory, vermilion and green, and then accented in gleaming gold. more