Provence's Figurines (37)

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Stable Nativity set 6 cm - medium - Joseph standing

€189.00

Stable Nativity set 6 cm - medium - Joseph kneeling

€189.00

Stable Nativity set 6 cm - Prestigious

€273.00

Stable with Nativity set 9 cm - Base - Joseph kneeling

€170.00

Stable with Nativity set 9 cm - base - Joseph standing

€170.00

Théodore, le berger en scénette 9 cm

€85.00

4 6 9

Laundress next to washhouse 4 cm

€39.00

4 6 9

Laundress next to washhouse 6 cm

€49.00

4 6 9

Laundress next to washhouse 9 cm

€60.00

6 9

The history of the Santons of Provence

The history of the Santons of Provence is very old since it dates back to the post-French Revolution period. In this context where the Church has become the property of the State and where religious celebrations are prohibited, believers and the faithful then feel the need to make their own Christmas nativity scene at home in order to celebrate the birth of Christ. . It was in Provence that the making of santons, which mean “little saints” in the Provençal language, began. Initially made using papier-mâché or even bread crumbs, the figurines were then made with clay from 1798. They then became small characters that we kept from year to year. In addition, the techniques are refined and these figurines display more and more details to become true works of art.

Initially, the figurines were intended to represent only the main religious characters of the Nativity which are Mary, Joseph, the Three Wise Men and of course the child Jesus. Shortly after, the range expanded to highlight all the traditional trades of the time. You can then choose to create a small nativity scene with only the religious characters or think big and complete it with craft figurines.

If the Santons born in Provence are today known and appreciated throughout France, this know-how has remained well anchored in its region of origin and continues to be perpetuated from generation to generation. Furthermore, every year in the south, festivities in honor of the Santons take place in Marseille (where the first Santons fair was held in 1803), in Aix-en-Provence, in Aubagne but also in numerous Provençal villages.

Stable Nativity set 6 cm

Stable Nativity set 6 cm - medium - Joseph standing

Stable Nativity set 6 cm - medium - Joseph kneeling

Stable Nativity set 6 cm

Stable Nativity set 6 cm

Stable Nativity set 6 cm - Prestigious

Stable with Nativity set 9 cm - Base - Joseph kneeling

Stable with Nativity set 9 cm - base - Joseph standing

Crèche composition 4 ccm

Crèche composition 4 ccm

Crèche composition 4 cm

Stable Nativity set 6 cm

Stable Nativity set 6 cm

Stable Nativity set 6 cm

Stable Nativity set 6 cm

Stable with Nativity set 9 cm

Stable with Nativity set 9 cm

Stable with Nativity set 9 cm

Stable with Nativity set 9 cm

Crèche 701P

Théodore, le berger en scénette 9 cm

Laundress next to washhouse 4 cm

Laundress next to washhouse 6 cm

Laundress next to washhouse 9 cm

Boulanger et son fournil 6 cm

Fournil avec boulanger 9 cm

Crèche composition 4 ccm

Crèche composition 4 ccm

Crèche composition 4 cm

Crèche composition 4 cm

Crèche composition 4 cm

The history of the Santons of Provence