Here is a selection of the materials used by various artisans to make nativity sets. These materials are fairly traditional. In another post I will show unusual materials used by various artisans.
Limestone - Ireland. This is a Celtic Style Nativity, sculpted by Kieran Forde and handcast in County Kildare, Ireland.
Soapstone – Kenya. These stylized figures were hand carved in the African nation of Kenya.
Porcelain - England. The Royal Doulton Holiday Traditions Nativity has handpainted figures decorated in 22 karat gold trim.
Colorful Paper Mache. This set of six figures is rendered in bright colors.
Crystal – France. Of 24% Lead Crystal this nativity set is by Cristal d'Arques®. J. 0. Durand & Cie. The cardboard manger is the original box in which the set was packaged.
Crystal – Ireland A contemporary design handcut Waterford Nativity. Made in Ireland.
Handpainted Wood – Denmark These are vintage nativity figures made in Denmark.
Handpainted Wood - Russia. The hand-carved linden wood figures have also been hand-painted.
Pewter plate - USA. The pewter-plated metal is flat, but it has been etched in relief on both sides.
Limestone - Ireland. This is a Celtic Style Nativity, sculpted by Kieran Forde and handcast in County Kildare, Ireland.
Soapstone – Kenya. These stylized figures were hand carved in the African nation of Kenya.
Porcelain - England. The Royal Doulton Holiday Traditions Nativity has handpainted figures decorated in 22 karat gold trim.
Colorful Paper Mache. This set of six figures is rendered in bright colors.
Crystal – France. Of 24% Lead Crystal this nativity set is by Cristal d'Arques®. J. 0. Durand & Cie. The cardboard manger is the original box in which the set was packaged.
Crystal – Ireland A contemporary design handcut Waterford Nativity. Made in Ireland.
Gold infused Glass - Italy. The figures are of art glass infused with gold, made in Murano, Italy.
Handpainted Wood – Denmark These are vintage nativity figures made in Denmark.
Handpainted Wood - Russia. The hand-carved linden wood figures have also been hand-painted.
Pewter plate - USA. The pewter-plated metal is flat, but it has been etched in relief on both sides.
Cardstock - USA. A die-cut paper nativity designed by artistTed Naos.
Plastic, - Italy. A vintage nativity scene of white plastic in a contemporary design. (It is set in an Avon stable.)
These nativity scenes have been manufactured of materials in a fairly traditional manner, though the various ethnic representations place the characters in their own country's setting. The next post will introduce other more unusual materials.
Oh my, Thank you for sharing about the nativities. I'm curious, did you go to all these countries, if not, where and how did you purchase them. I also collect nativities..
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