This charming Holy Family was sewn together by artisans in Kathmandu. They used blue textiles with different patterns and cotton stuffing.
Kathmandu Holy Family
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Gurung Nativity Hut
This nativity is made by the Gurung people, an ethnic group in Nepal’s central hill region.
Palm Tree Nativity
This nativity which is set around a palm tree is hand-carved out of soft wood and then painted black.
Palewa Stone Holy Family
This two-piece Holy Family was hand-carved out of polished palewa stone, a type of Indian soapstone. Mary is holding the baby Jesus while Joseph is represented in adoration.
Dotted Benares Nativity
This colorful nativity is hand-carved out of wood harvested from mango trees. The distinctive dotted pattern of paint is typical for Benares, India.
Multi-Wood Abstract Nativity
This uniquely shaped Holy Family and three Magi was made using different types of wood.
Papier-Maché Holy Family
The three figures of the Holy Family were created in Papier-Maché. They were painted in gleaming colors and lacquered.
Fold-up Nativity
This fold-up nativity is made from wheat straw.
Whitewashed Terra Cotta Nativity
Set in an elaborate stable with a three teared decorative roof topped by a bird this nativity is made out of terra cotta which is then whitewashed to give the figure a distinctive appearance.
Cumbaya Holy Family
This Holy Family was created by the Adianto Ceramics Workshop in Cumbaya, Ecuador. Mary and Joseph wear traditional Ecuadorian clothing .
