Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art Cristobal Ramirez Neatly tied in graceful knots

Neatly tied in graceful knots

Alfredo Falcón creates a poncho for all seasons

Cultured pearls with an elegant beauty emerge from the forms of two Balinese drop earrings

Eka presents the serene design

Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art Cristobal Ramirez Neatly tied in graceful knotsAfter 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