Description
This nativity set is crafted by Hazara Afghanistan refugee women living in Kyrgyzstan. Hazaras are an ethno-religious group in Afghanistan facing persecution and violence by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Each piece in this unique nativity scene depicts the birth of Jesus through the eyes of Hazara Afghan culture. Mary wears a beautifully embroidered long dress called a perahan. Joseph wears a traditional embroidered cap called a dopa and the infant Jesus is swaddled in an Afghan cradle.
This Hazara Afghanistan nativity scene was made by fair trade artisans. Your purchase helps provide vital economic and social support to Afghan refugee women and their families.
Joseph measures a little over 7 inches tall. The manger measures about 3 inches long. Items are made from felted wool and the embroidered carpet is included in the nativity set.
