Christmas Star Nativity Applique Wall Hanging Jiménez Family closing it with a sterling

closing it with a sterling silver box clasp

The bone and horn pendant dangles from a leather cord to form a sleek men's necklace

A concealed hinge at the center opens the bracelet to fit the wrist

Their art provides steady income and employment within the community

Polished teardrops of natural jade are crowned by silver globes

Christmas Star Nativity Applique Wall Hanging Jiménez Family closing it with a sterlingLeonor Quispe works in the traditional art of arpillera (patchwork) to create this extraordinary wall hanging. Quispe gives an Andean setting to the very first Christmas. While the Wise Men wind their way to the stable, an angel hovers above the manger to watch over the Holy Family. In the sky, the Christmas star illuminates whitewashed homes that cluster amid cactus. Each tiny figure is crafted in three dimensions and lavishly embroidered by hand.