Nativity scene - Clay figures - The priest

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I am indeed the parish priest of the village (Lou capelin in Provençal)… because in our Pastoral, little Jesus was born in the 18th century! I've been telling them this was going to happen for years. Alright, I hurry, I can't be late today.
This hand painted terracotta santon is available in 6 and 9 cm (2.4 or 3.6") high.
Each subject is unique and stamped, made by a craftsman twice the best worker of France ... to create a sublime Christmas crib and amaze young and old! ...

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$18.40

Santons

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	The mayor (Moussu lou mayor in Provençal) is very proud to welcome this new citizen of choice. He put on his best suit, a little tight because he has a good belly! You will appreciate the finesse of the details and the realism of this character. This hand painted terracotta santon is available in 6 and 9 cm (2.4 or 3.6") high. Each subject is unique and stamped, made by a craftsman twice the best worker of France ... to create a sublime Christmas crib and amaze young and old! ...	Nativity scene - Clay figures - The mayor $25.34
	I'm the postman in the village, but how can I be the last to hear about such important news as the birth of the child king? Usually I give the news! This figurine, made of terracotta and hand painted, is available in 6 and 9 cm (2.4 or 3.6") high. Each subject is unique and stamped, made by a craftsman twice the best worker of France ... to create a sublime Christmas crib and amaze young and old! ...	Miniature figurines nativity scene - The postman $18.40
	Create your own French nativity creche with these boxes of 3 characters that form a coherent set. These genuine santons of Provence are handmade by a santonnier in Aix en Provence. In this lot you will find the Arlesienne, lou ravi and the tambourinaire, available as 6 or 9 cm height. Each figurine is unique and stamped, crafted by a French 'artisan d'art' and labelled twice 'meilleur ouvrier de France' (best France craftman) ...	Santons of Provence x3 - Arlesienne, ravi, tambourinaire $55.20
	Create your own French nativity creche with these boxes of 3 characters that form a coherent set. These genuine santons of Provence are handmade by a santonnier in Aix en Provence. In this lot you will find the Provencal woman, Mr Mistral, and the old Arlesienne, available as 6 or 9 cm height. Each figurine is unique and stamped, crafted by a French 'artisan d'art' and labelled twice 'meilleur ouvrier de France' (best France craftman) ...	Santons of Provence x3 - Provencale, Mistral, Arlesienne $75.31
	Create your own French nativity creche with these boxes of 3 characters that form a coherent set. These genuine santons of Provence are handmade by a santonnier in Aix en Provence. In this lot you will find three different shepherds available as 6 or 9 cm height. Each figurine is unique and stamped, crafted by a French 'artisan d'art' and labelled twice 'meilleur ouvrier de France' (best France craftman) ...	Santons of Provence x3 - Three saints shepherds $55.20

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Quality santons

To choose quality santons, you must take into account several criteria. They must of course be made in an artisanal way in terracotta and painted by hand… but that is not enough!

You must also pay particular attention to the finesse of the details (this is the signature and the know-how of a "great" santonnier). In particular, the face, the drape and the shapes of the santon attest to the quality of the mold. Likewise, the realism and expression of the face gives you guarantees on the painter's mastery.

A renowned santonnier must therefore be recognized as an "artisan of art" ... And, as a guarantee of quality, our santonnier has also received the gold medal for the best worker of France twice!

Handmade figurines

All our santons are real Provencal Christmas santons. They have been handcrafted in terracotta and painted by hand for 3 generations.

Each subject is first modeled by hand to create the mold. In production, each subject is hand painted, color by color, in oils and acrylics.

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Recreate the nativity scene!

The Christmas crib must be "the reflection of oneself" !!! It is not a fixed tradition where you have to adhere to strict specifications. But on the contrary, you can, by creating it, give free rein to your imagination and integrate your personal touches according to your passions and desires.

It begins to be installed on the first Sunday of the Advent period (the 4th Sunday before Christmas) and will be dismantled by candlelight on February 2.

The Christmas crib represents the life of a Provencal village and its inhabitants in the 18th century. So avoid representing all the professions, characters or animals that did not exist in a Provencal village at that time (footballer, lion, crocodile, etc.).

All the figurines in the manger must give the impression of advancing towards the baby Jesus, in order to bring him a present, and none must turn their backs on it.

Respect for proportions is very important ... Do not put a sheep larger than a character for example !!! Adapt the decorations and houses to the size of the chosen santons. A perspective can also be very interesting, when you have enough depth. The largest sizes of santons will be in front, and the smallest at the bottom, in height. To heighten your perspective you can use cardboard, stones, or kraft paper.

To make your decorations, use the elements which are found in nature: Moss, branch of cypress, olive tree, thyme or rosemary, stones, pebbles, cork bark, earth ... accessories, put a well, a bridge, a mill and a stable where the Nativity will be installed. You can also put cabins, country houses ... A river can be created with blue paper scratched with white paint or aluminum foil.

Good lighting will bring out the landscape, avoid multicolored garlands. You can also light your homes from the inside, trying to hide your bulbs as much as possible. By respecting all this you will normally have a beautiful Christmas crib, made in the Provençal tradition.

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