Mary & Child - Mini Gourd Ornament
Beautifully representing the love between Mary and Baby Jesus, this handmade nativity Christmas ornament is a heartfelt celebration of the season. Each ornament is carved from a real dried gourd and features delicate, hand-drawn details that capture a peaceful, faith-filled moment.
Crafted by talented artists in Cochas, Peru, this meaningful religious Christmas ornament reflects the time-honored tradition of Peruvian gourd art, passed down through generations.
Details to love:
- Handmade from a natural gourd, each ornament is one-of-a-kind
- Features a tender nativity scene of Mary and Child
- Carved by hand and shaded with fire for rich, earthy tones
- Fair trade certified and ethically made in Peru
- A unique, eco-friendly addition to your holiday tree or gift list
- Perfect for Christian holiday décor, nativity collectors, or meaningful Christmas gifting
This ornament is more than just decoration, it’s a story of faith, love and cultural heritage. Whether you hang it on your Christmas tree or gift it to someone special, it brings warmth and authenticity to your holiday season.
Nature’s Canvas
Before an artist begins, nature has already shaped the piece.
Every mate burilado, or carved gourd, begins as the fruit of the bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, a climbing plant in the same family as pumpkins, squash, and cucumbers.
Surprisingly, wild bottle gourds, which are native to Africa, may have crossed the Atlantic by floating on ocean currents. Archaeological evidence shows they were present in the Americas nearly 11,000 years ago, making them one of the earliest plants used by people in the region.
As the fruit matures and dries, its shell becomes hard, lightweight, and durable, qualities that made gourds useful as vessels, bottles, floats, musical instruments, and eventually as surfaces for artistic expression.
Shaped by nature, no two gourds are ever alike. Each becomes a natural three dimensional canvas, ready to showcase the artist’s creativity and be transformed through carving and burning into something truly unique.
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As nature lovers, we want to do our part to contribute to a healthier planet. For us and our artist partners, nature is an endless source of inspiration, motivating us to seek more sustainable alternatives, eco-friendly materials, and greener ways of doing business.
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