Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene - Chapel of Santa Ana Buddhism the crescent moon nestles amid

the crescent moon nestles amid sterling tendrils and silver granules known as jawan

Indian artisans use sterling silver to hand craft the set

The artisan works with traditional techniques to create the accessory in a glazed finish

this duck will make a charming addition to your home

green and turquoise underscored by pastel olive green

Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene - Chapel of Santa Ana Buddhism the crescent moon nestles amidColorful 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