French Santon woman with Garlic - Rust Color, hand crafted in Provence. She represents traditional Provencal character of a woman carrying garlic from the market to her home. She is carefully made with clay and painted by hand one with real life details. All objects that she carries are real and scaled down.
The origin of the Santons goes back to the French revolution; Santons meaning “saint” were traditionally used in churches at Christmas time around the “crèches” or nativity scene where they represented characters from the bible and as a result attracted large crowds mostly in the Provence region. In 1789, when the French government abruptly closed all churches the parishioners were distraught and sought solace in recreating their own nativity scenes which included Santons in their homes. The tradition was strong over the years and today Santons are a part of life in Provence. We have chosen one of the most respected "santonniers" in Provence because of the quality of his craftsmanship and most importantly because of the authenticity of all the characters that are produced. And as usual, we are pleased to bring you this French tradition at a competitive prices. Product of France
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