This Nativity was inspired by the construction of a traditional Hmong home in Laos, a country in Sou
This Nativity was inspired by the construction of a traditional Hmong home in Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. Mary and Joseph attend the Christ Child who, in traditional Hmong fashion, hangs in a woven straw cradle (basket) suspended from the rafters. The artist is a Hmong Christian who lives with his family in a traditional stilt house, similar to the one depicted in this Nativity. Because they have no land to plant crops, the family makes baskets and small containers to sell in the market from local woods, grass, and bamboo. The materials are collected in the forest and transported by bicycle to their home.We are open on NEW YEAR’S EVE and NEW YEAR’S DAY! Don’t miss our popular CHRISTMAS IN THE CASTLE tour (https://bit.ly/2rqtmix) and our WORLD NATIVITIES exhibition (https://bit.ly/2X1h2AX) this holiday season. (Daily through Sunday, January 5, 2020) -- source link
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