Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art Cristobal Ramirez centered by a heart shape

centered by a heart shape with curling openwork

Eka presents the serene design

Indonesian artisan Achmadi designs this exotic cushion cover featuring a hand woven diamond motif in ecru rope

color and variegation may vary with natural stone

the set of three owls will make a delightful holiday decoration

Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art Cristobal Ramirez centered by a heart shapeAfter Christ's death on the cross, the image itself came to be venerated as one of the most important Christian symbols. Alejandro Chvez shows an empty cross, graced with a portrait of Jesus. Ladders reach to beams where ofrendas (offerings) have been placed. Figures in traditional Andean dress kneel below the cross, their eyes lifted in devout prayer. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and