A unique Nativity Set, with Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus and the 3 Kings, plus an angel, all creatively represented in the Etikoppaka art form. The product gives an Indian look and feel to the original Nativity scene. It was developed for us by tvami.

The set consists of Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus (laying in a manger), 3 kings and 1 angel.

The main colours come from lacquer made from natural elements such seeds, lacquer, bark, roots and leaves. The color us applied while the figures are on the lathe. It takes 2 days to create one full set.

The wood comes from Wrightia tinctoria, a tree native to Etikopakka.

The Etikoppaka craft is a 400-year old toy legacy. It gets its name from Etikoppaka village in Andhra Pradesh. The products are made using soft wood from Ankudu (Wrightia tinctoria) trees, native to the region. Craftsmen use a spinning lathe and small chisels, among other tools to carve the toys and souveniers that are then enriched with natural colour pigments derived from seeds, bark, roots and leaves. Lac, a colourless resinous secretion of insects, is mixed with the natural pigments applied on the toys to deliver their signature lacquered finish.

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Do not use any harsh chemicals to clean.

Wood

1 X Crib Set

All 3 kings: 4” H x 1” W (each)

Mary, Joseph and Angel: 3.5” H x 1” W (each)          

Baby Jesus: 4 cm L x 1.8 cm W or 1.57” L x 0.7” W                       

Basket: 3 cm H x 6 cm Dia or 1.18” H x 2.36” Dia