{"product_id":"peruvian-nativity-set-mantitas-5cm","title":"Mantitas Peruvian Nativity Set — 8 Pieces, 5 cm, Ayacucho Style","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if Christmas became a real cultural journey? This 8-piece nativity set, shaped and painted entirely by hand, carries the softness, color, and soul of the Andean highlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach figure, up to 5 cm tall, is gently modeled in clay and hand-painted by artisans working in the style associated with Ayacucho — round, expressive features known as \"mantitas,\" giving the whole scene a joyful, universal warmth. Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds wear traditional Peruvian hats, while Jesus, the donkey, and the cow complete a scene that celebrates Christmas from an Andean point of view.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— A distinctive, tender folk-art style — soft, round features found only in this set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— No two pieces are perfectly alike — genuinely handmade character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Set of 8 hand-painted clay figurines, made in small batches in Peru — no two pieces are perfectly identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— A thoughtful gift for anyone drawn to world cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— A table centerpiece, shelf display, or holiday collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Gifting to someone who appreciates handmade, story-rich objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Adding warmth to a modern or minimalist holiday decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Material: Hand-molded and hand-painted fired clay (terracotta), made in Peru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Height: up to 5 cm per figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Set of 8 pieces: Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, Baby Jesus, the donkey, and the cow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Origin: handmade in Peru, in the Ayacucho \"mantitas\" tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA decorative, non-washable piece. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from direct water exposure and prolonged humidity to preserve the hand-painted finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship from France to the whole world. Each piece is carefully packaged for safe transit. Wholesale available depending on stock — contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Zia's Beauties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe work in direct collaboration with Peruvian artisans — Mantitas is the kind of piece that reminds us why that matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatricia, founder of Zia's Beauties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow us on Instagram: @ziasbeauties_official\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does \"Mantitas\" mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt names the round, soft, expressive facial style used in this set, associated with the Ayacucho clay figurine tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall are the pieces?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 5 cm per figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-molded, hand-painted fired clay (terracotta), made in Peru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs every piece identical?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo — because each is shaped by hand, small variations are part of its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, from France to the whole world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zia's Beauties","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66189385990493,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/3897\/0461\/files\/NacimientoMantitas-1_2.jpg?v=1791750228","url":"https:\/\/ziasbeauties.com\/en-fr\/products\/peruvian-nativity-set-mantitas-5cm","provider":"Zia's Beauties","version":"1.0","type":"link"}