Chapel of Bethlehem Folk Art Retablo Mirror _artisan--novica-artisan-10385 or just staying home

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She hand-weaves the cushion cover of cotton

to appear within squares forming an admirable trellis effect

Chapel of Bethlehem Folk Art Retablo Mirror _artisan--novica-artisan-10385 or just staying homeDiverse scenes representative of the Ayacucho region of Peru comprise this handcrafted retablo, a unique style of Andean folk art. The altar like composition is divided into several shelves, populated by colorful figures and expressions of native customs. In the upper space, Alejandro Chavez recreates the birth of Jesus, as men and women dressed in traditional Peruvian attire look on proudly. The frame is made from wood, while the artist uses ceramic