Zoila Davila celebrates Christmas in the Amazon Valley, depicting the Holy Family as Shipibo people. Shepherds bear rainforest gifts a fish, bananas and a coconut. The Shipibo are a Panoan-speaking culture living near the headwaters of the Amazon. Although they maintain much of their original way of life, they have also adapted some contemporary urban customs. The manger is a piece of fabric with traditional Shipibo motifs.

Product Features:

• Country: Peru
• Accent Type: Nativity Scene
• Material: Ceramic
• Season or Holiday: Christmas
• Color: Multi

Story Behind the Art:
I was born on April 23, 1949. I lived at home with my parents until I finished school, then I took courses in making flowers for bridal veils, among other subjects. As time went by, my interest in handicrafts grew and I took all the courses I could until I discovered ceramics. I didn't find it difficult and fell in love with this medium. I began to earn my living from what I enjoy most ceramics. We had a difficult moment when Peru changed its currency. This affected me a lot because, by then, I had three children to support and needed to be both mother and father to them. 'However, I tried to overcome all these difficulties in order to achieve my goals, such as buying a piece of land and finding more clients. 'I've been a ceramist since 1986 and use my imagination to create designs that are different and original. At first, I had to work at it, just like when you begin anything new. But after about a year, I was able to. 'Most of my learning has been by trial and error. After many years, I began teaching ceramics classes in schools and also to older people. At the moment, I work with red clay and the most interesting thing about this art is that each new model is a challenge. Creating the design you have in mind is sometimes harder than it seemed. 'I've always worked with my children. My oldest daughter designs our new models, my son looks for new clients and my youngest daughter helps me paint and glaze our ceramics. So in the end, we all have something to do in the workshop craft pieces, fire them and glaze them. We do all this to make sure to bring you the quality you expect.'

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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