Chapel of Bethlehem Folk Art Retablo Mirror _artisan--novica-artisan-7744 Working on a backstrap loom

Working on a backstrap loom

Jose Luis Pariona celebrates nature with this accessory

these contemporary earrings reveal the influence of classic Mughal art

The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes

Chapel of Bethlehem Folk Art Retablo Mirror _artisan--novica-artisan-7744 Working on a backstrap loomDiverse 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