Szopka Krakowska / Nativity Scene from Krakow moon 33 cm length

33 cm length

Old papers are soaked in water for a few days until they start to decompose

He is a self taught sculpturer

Bengaluru ByDesign Festival

This beautiful wooden stork flew all the way back from Podlasie in Poland

Szopka Krakowska / Nativity Scene from Krakow moon 33 cm lengthUnique Szopka Krakowska Crib handmade in Krakow using cardboard, colourful foil papers, beads and sequins. Szopka Krakowska is such a unique form of nativity scene originated in the XIX century in Krakw by carpenters and bricklayers who were looking for work during winter. They used to bring their nativity scenes to the main square and hopefully sell. Holy family is placed within Krakow's St. Mary Basilica with its recognisable spires, Wawel Castle,