Characato - Small Nativity Set of 9, 2.25" H

This ceramic Nativity design reflects the region of Characato, Peru and has 9 pieces - Joseph & Mary (with hats), Baby Jesus, manger and 3 cute witnesses. Feel good decorating this Christmas with decor that gives back to the hands that made them!

Eduardo Gonza, ceramic artist

Eduardo Gonza founded Q’epay, a family-owned workshop in Arequipa, Peru, known for its charming handmade ceramic nativities. Inspired by Peru’s cultural diversity, Eduardo studies the clothing, traditions, and spirit of different communities, transforming them into joyful figures that celebrate heritage through clay.

His collections began with regional Peruvian cultures and have grown to include designs inspired by indigenous and island communities beyond Peru. Each nativity is molded, fired, smoothed, and painted by hand by a team of skilled ceramic artists, many of them women. Created with appreciation for the beauty of different traditions, these pieces bring originality, warmth, and the spirit of unity to Christmas celebrations around the world.

Why Fair Trade Matters

For our team at Lucuma Designs, Fair Trade is more than a business model. It's a way of life that guides our daily decisions and inspires us to keep learning and evolving.

It lives in the relationships we've built over many years with the artist partners we know personally. Together, we've grown through trust and a shared commitment to building sustainable livelihoods and a better future for their families and communities.

Fair Trade is about much more than creating jobs. Through creative collaboration and by encouraging our artist partners to continually refine their craft and excel at what they do, we've built handmade collections our clients have come to trust year after year.

Ultimately, Fair Trade reminds us that business can be a force for good when it's guided by shared values and meaningful connections.

Lucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999.