These tiny nativities bring the heart of Christmas to the smallest Christmas trees!  Each 1.25" high crèche is carefully carved by skilled artists in Ayacucho, Peru using traditional “piedra de Huamanga,” a natural alabaster-like stone known for its soft glow and beautiful veining. Each features tiny carved figures of the Holy Family sheltered inside.

The natural alabaster stone appears in gentle tones of white and grey, with subtle variations that make each piece truly one-of-a-kind. 

These petite nativity ornaments make thoughtful gifts and original additions to any nativity collection.

Product Features:

• Miniature stone nativity, approx. 1.25" tall
• Hand carved from Peruvian “piedra de Huamanga” alabaster
• White and grey stone tones; assorted shapes 
• Carved by traditional alabaster artists in Ayacucho, Peru
• Sold in 12s. Price is for one.

Benjamin Pizarro, alabaster artist

Born in Ayacucho, Peru, Benjamin Pizarro began carving alabaster stone, known locally as piedra de Huamanga, at a young age. Drawn to its soft translucence and delicate beauty, he is known for creating finely carved figures, including nature-inspired sculptures and detailed miniature nativities.

Today, Benjamin works alongside his wife, Betina, and their adult children, continuing a true family craft that honors Ayacucho’s centuries-old tradition of devotional stone carving. Each piece is carefully shaped by hand, transforming luminous stone into a meaningful keepsake of faith, heritage, and Peruvian artistry.

Good for the Planet. Good for Everyone.

With love for Mother Earth and all beings who depend on her, Lucuma Designs commits at least 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations working to restore ecosystems, support Indigenous communities, and protect natural habitats.

Each year, we select nonprofit partners through the 1% for the Planet network whose work supports causes close to our hearts. Our giving often helps advance food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, reforestation, solar energy, Indigenous rights, water access, habitat protection, and other environmental initiatives.

Our giving is certified annually through 1% for the Planet, so every Lucuma purchase helps support organizations working toward a healthier, more beautiful world.

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Why Fair Trade Matters

For our team at Lucuma Designs, Fair Trade is more than a business model. It's a way of life that guides our daily decisions and inspires us to keep learning and evolving.

It lives in the relationships we've built over many years with the artist partners we know personally. Together, we've grown through trust and a shared commitment to building sustainable livelihoods and a better future for their families and communities.

Fair Trade is about much more than creating jobs. Through creative collaboration and by encouraging our artist partners to continually refine their craft and excel at what they do, we've built handmade collections our clients have come to trust year after year.

Ultimately, Fair Trade reminds us that business can be a force for good when it's guided by shared values and meaningful connections.

Lucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999.