Artisan Crafted Red Painted Gourd Christmas Decor from Peru - Little Santa Claus Artisan Boxes dyed rose quartz

dyed rose quartz

painting the motifs on the backs of glass panes before they are set into wooden frames

It is crafted by hand with artistic expertise in the Mexican tradition of blown glass

drawing inspiration from their cultural roots to cover the cat in bright floral motifs against a teal body

and colorful skulls made of white sugar

Artisan Crafted Red Painted Gourd Christmas Decor from Peru - Little Santa Claus Artisan Boxes dyed rose quartzCarrying on the art she inherited from her ancestors, Andean artisan Teodolinda Seguil hopes to be recognized as a master artisan in the field of gourd handicrafts. Seguil crafts this adorable holiday decor from dried calabash gourd native to her region of Huancayo, Peru, painting her rendition of Santa Claus in festive red, black and white. Dried calabash gourd 1. 28 oz 3. 9 inches H x 3. 1 inches W x 3. 1 inches D