This beautiful ceramic luminary featuring part of the nativity story is handcrafted in a family workshop in the community of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua. The intricate geometric designs are etched by hand using a sharpened bicycle spoke. Each luminary is created out of local clay, turned on a kick wheel, hand-painted, and wood-fired in a beehive-shaped kiln.
For use with tea light candle or string of electric lights (not included). Only use in a well-ventilated area and never leave a burning candle unattended.
Artisans at Women of the Cloud Forest have direct, long-term trade relationships. They work with small family workshops and cooperatives across Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Peru. Women of the Cloud Forest provides business training, product development and design as well as micro loans and grants that give artisans the opportunity to build their capacity.
Dimension
Width: 6”
Height: 7”
Because this item is handcrafted from natural materials, colours and patterns may vary. Each piece is completely unique and might not exactly match the photo.