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Jose Arriola

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124 reviews

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Guatemala

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"My full name is Jose Antonio Arriola Rodenas and I come from a happy family that has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years! My grandparents lived with us, as well as two uncles from my mother's side with their families. My dad was a master carver and he was known for his relief work. His work has been awarded by the government and it graces Guatemala's National Palace as well as the U.S. Embassy. On my mother's side, five generations have been dedicated to the beautiful craft of ceramic arts.

 

"That meant that at home we had two workshops – my father's where he worked with one assistant, and my mother's where they specialized in ceramics. Dad's workshop was too serious and somber for me, whereas everyone seemed to be having fun at my mom's. That's how I first got into ceramics, to have fun!

 

"I spent my school holidays there and learnt the craft. My siblings and I would receive some pocket money for us to buy whatever we pleased, and I used to spend it on fireworks and sweets. The first things we were taught to make were animal figurines.

 

"The traditional arts and crafts of Guatemala have had many ups and downs. We went through bad times when we worked hard and barely earned anything. During the Civil War (1977 – 1984) tourism was low and we could hardly sell a thing. However, we managed to pull through as a family. Don't ask me how, but we never lacked food on our table – we could be lacking in many things during the Civil War, but we never lacked food.

 

"I studied up to the second year in university but dropped out in 1979 when I got married, as I had to get a job to provide for my family. My first job, as an adult, was at my mother's workshop, where I learned all that I could and earned enough wages for my new family. There was a boom in tourism in 1986 and, thanks to the foreigners interested in my work, I earned enough to pay up all of my debts (there were quite a few!) and I even managed to build my own home, where I also built my own workshop. I think God has always blessed me and now I'm doing well.

 

"I like saying that I've always worked with clay, even when I was in my mother's womb because I have always been surrounded by ceramics – they are a part of my life and education. Now, after all this time, I am happy to teach others who become my apprentices and are interested in ceramic arts, since my children are not. They have seen me suffer and have lived through the ups and downs so they would rather follow a different path.

 

"I consider myself to be timely, honest and creative, and these are the qualities that I look for when I recruit apprentices and assistant ceramists. I love my craft, the whole process is beautiful, from acquiring the clay to the finishing touches on a piece.

 

"I am inspired by my country: the tranquil life of my city, our extensive culture, the colors, the designs on our traditional costumes, the flora and fauna. I consider it a privilege to have been born in Guatemala.

 

"My favorite thing to do is to create new designs and I love the challenge of crafting them. Every piece is crafted and painted by hand, and each design is proof of the richness of our culture.

 

"Working with ceramics has brought me many beautiful things, from learning the craft from my mother and uncles to providing for my family so that my four children can go to the university. I already have a grandchild and my wish for all of them is that are independent people with a career of their choice. That they be responsible and be respectful of God.

 

"I also enjoy tending to my garden and carving, which I learned from my dad. God touched my life many years ago and helped me overcome my problem with drinking through the help of the Catholic Church. Nowadays I try to help people that may need it and I volunteer at a maximum security prison, teaching the word of God. 'It is difficult to make Light present in the darkness.'"

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Bio

"My full name is Jose Antonio Arriola Rodenas and I come from a happy family that has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years! My grandparents lived with us, as well as two uncles from my mother's side with their families. My dad was a master carver and he was known for his relief work. His work has been awarded by the government and it graces Guatemala's National Palace as well as the U.S. Embassy. On my mother's side, five generations have been dedicated to the beautiful craft of ceramic arts.

 

"That meant that at home we had two workshops – my father's where he worked with one assistant, and my mother's where they specialized in ceramics. Dad's workshop was too serious and somber for me, whereas everyone seemed to be having fun at my mom's. That's how I first got into ceramics, to have fun!

 

"I spent my school holidays there and learnt the craft. My siblings and I would receive some pocket money for us to buy whatever we pleased, and I used to spend it on fireworks and sweets. The first things we were taught to make were animal figurines.

 

"The traditional arts and crafts of Guatemala have had many ups and downs. We went through bad times when we worked hard and barely earned anything. During the Civil War (1977 – 1984) tourism was low and we could hardly sell a thing. However, we managed to pull through as a family. Don't ask me how, but we never lacked food on our table – we could be lacking in many things during the Civil War, but we never lacked food.

 

"I studied up to the second year in university but dropped out in 1979 when I got married, as I had to get a job to provide for my family. My first job, as an adult, was at my mother's workshop, where I learned all that I could and earned enough wages for my new family. There was a boom in tourism in 1986 and, thanks to the foreigners interested in my work, I earned enough to pay up all of my debts (there were quite a few!) and I even managed to build my own home, where I also built my own workshop. I think God has always blessed me and now I'm doing well.

 

"I like saying that I've always worked with clay, even when I was in my mother's womb because I have always been surrounded by ceramics – they are a part of my life and education. Now, after all this time, I am happy to teach others who become my apprentices and are interested in ceramic arts, since my children are not. They have seen me suffer and have lived through the ups and downs so they would rather follow a different path.

 

"I consider myself to be timely, honest and creative, and these are the qualities that I look for when I recruit apprentices and assistant ceramists. I love my craft, the whole process is beautiful, from acquiring the clay to the finishing touches on a piece.

 

"I am inspired by my country: the tranquil life of my city, our extensive culture, the colors, the designs on our traditional costumes, the flora and fauna. I consider it a privilege to have been born in Guatemala.

 

"My favorite thing to do is to create new designs and I love the challenge of crafting them. Every piece is crafted and painted by hand, and each design is proof of the richness of our culture.

 

"Working with ceramics has brought me many beautiful things, from learning the craft from my mother and uncles to providing for my family so that my four children can go to the university. I already have a grandchild and my wish for all of them is that are independent people with a career of their choice. That they be responsible and be respectful of God.

 

"I also enjoy tending to my garden and carving, which I learned from my dad. God touched my life many years ago and helped me overcome my problem with drinking through the help of the Catholic Church. Nowadays I try to help people that may need it and I volunteer at a maximum security prison, teaching the word of God. 'It is difficult to make Light present in the darkness.'"

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    Holly I love these ornaments, the painting on each one is purrfection!
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    Bruce So well-crafted and painted, these birds look good hanging anywhere in your house.
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    Jennifer I could not be happier with these mini ornaments. The level of detail is great for such a small ornament. I purchased these to put in an advent calendar and they will be perfect. Thank you!
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    Jose Arriola Jose Arriola has 124 reviews

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    Allison
    Beautiful, unique ornaments
    I love these ornaments. They were a gift for my children, and they love them too!
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    April
    Beautiful!
    Simply beautiful! A true work of art!
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    Dawn
    Special Ornaments
    I bought these for my daughter to use on her tree for Christmas. She is adopted from Guatemala and these will be very special to her.
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    Hannah
    Truly Festive!
    I love these cute Christmas ornaments; they really brighten up my tree!
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    Raymond
    Love it
    They are beautiful
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    Lorine
    Colorful Ornaments!
    These colorful and fun ornaments will make wonderful embellishments to my Christmas packages. They were packaged in a wonderful pouch too. And a few I'm almost tempted to wear as a necklace!
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    Patricia
    Color & pincel master!
    Wow, the tiniest detail is beautifully painted. These were given as individual gifts for my “lunáticas” group of girlfriends. They were all in love with their moons asking where I got them! So I told them :) I must say though, that despite the super careful eco packaging, two of the moons arrived each with a corner broken. (Crazy glue works magic.) Nonetheless, something to keep in mind in future shipments. Anyway, gracias! Eres un absoluto y real artista.
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    Judi
    Hang them all year round
    These are beautifully painted, so much detail - tiny detail! I'm hanging these and my painted stars all year round - not just for the Christmas tree.
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    Dr. Anne
    Luna!
    These are magic! I split them up to give as individual Christmas gifts.
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    Yvonne
    colorful and fun
    While I got these to sell as Christmas ornaments, they are suitable for any time of year. Lovely intricate designs!
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    Sarah
    Lovely Gifts
    I bought these to split up as holiday gifts. They are so beautifully crafted. Nice detailing and work.
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    Elizabeth
    whimsical celestial moons
    Beautifully painted crescent moons, each one is different
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    Lori
    Beautiful Christmas Ornament
    Lovingly handmade and painted to be hung on my tree this year. So cute,
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    Neringa
    Crescen moons
    Gorgeous ornaments. Every detail, color. Lots of love in this work. Love it!
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    Wendy
    Hearts of Nature
    Received my Hearts of nature today and they are so cute! They are going to be Christmas gifts and I can't wait to gift them. I may have to keep one for myself. lol They look just like the pictures and shipping was fast. I love your work Jose... just beautiful.
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    Donna
    Guatemalan Hummingbirds are beautiful@
    These are beautifully crafted snd painted. Each hummingbird is painted with it's own unique design. Packaged wonderfully snd arrived perfectly. Wonderful craftmanship.
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    Elaine
    Very Sweet
    I can hardly wait for Christmas so I can hang these on my tree. We love hummingbirds and put out feeders every spring.
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    Sheila
    A beautiful set of hummingbirds
    Dear Mr. Arriola,Your hummingbirds are so beautifully-crafted!! You have a real talent!! My Christmas tree is now adorned with them. Thank you for the pretty doll you put on the package. Have a healthy and happy new year!! Warmly, Sheila Jabalpurwala (Quebec, Canada).
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    Donna
    Magical
    Another beautiful and stunning creation from Jose. Such details and beautiful colors.
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    Cari
    Very lovely
    As pictured. Great gift - love the colors.
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    Melanie
    Happy Little Friends!
    These magical little ceramic hummingbirds are painted so well! Each one is a miniature work of art and has their own character. I will love and treasure them for many years to come, as hummingbirds have a special meaning to me. Thank you, Jose, for your beautiful art!
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    Ann E
    Pretty tropical birds
    I loved the movement and the brilliant colors and hung them on a huge jade tree I have had for years, They really jazzed it up!
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    Barbara
    Great!
    The hummingbirds I bought as a gift and the recipient was so happy with them. Bright colors are displayed beautifully on her tree.
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    Wade
    My wife's favorite ornament
    Originally bought for the Christmas Tree but she has them on display year around now. Beautiful colors and workmanship. Highly recommended.
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    Lynn
    Absolutely Stunning
    The detail that went into the Hummingbirds is amazing. The colors...beautiful just beatiful!
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    Belinda
    Hanging Hummingbirds
    Gorgeous colors. I gave some away as Christmas gifts and recipients absolutely adored them.
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    Jim
    Not just for Christmas
    We ordered these to be ornaments for our Christmas tree, but we'll be figuring out where we can display them year round. Very colorful and pretty.
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    Lorraine
    Vibrant colors and awesome design!
    Very impressed by artist's video showing how much work and creativity that goes into making his ceramics. The hummingbirds are dainty and small in size like real ones. Came beautifully packaged with adorable miniature doll on top. Nice that birds are ready to hang on silken cords. My only surprise was there was no mention that designs are only painted on one side. Excited to hang on Christmas tree this year.
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    Katheryn
    Very pretty
    I truly enjoy the beauty of these little birds. But, as one other reviewer said, I also would have preferred them to be decorated on both sides, as they must hang on a tree. That said, the workmanship is superb and the painting very precise and beautifully done. I am glad that I got these.
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    Kathy
    Cutest hummingbirds!
    A fantastic addition to my bird artesania collection!
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    Beatrice
    Stunning
    These are so beautiful. I moved to another continent and where I live now, there are no hummingbirds. So this is a way for me to keep a little bit of the spirit of these beautiful animals. I love these ornaments, they are very delicate and beautifully crafted. They are also very light.
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    Charles
    Beautiful hummingbirds
    The handiwork is exceptional...?.even the packaging reflects his regards for his efforts. My wife is ecstatic with his efforts...?.we have about two dozen hummingbirds that frequent our feeders during the summer.....these are a wonderful reminder that summer shall come again as they decorate our Christmas trees this cold winter. Thanks again, Jose.
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    Danna
    Perfect present
    My sister loves hummingbirds and this was a perfect gift - she loves them and decorates with them all year. They’re her inside hummingbird friends, as she calls them! Thank you for such a special gift!
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    Pamela
    good luck charms
    beautiful crafted colorful birds that I keep as good luck charms
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    Jeanet
    Amazing
    I just adore these birds. I have an iron structured tree I brought at an antique sale. Wanted something special to display on the branches; these birds are the perfect accent needed. Will like to view more of his items. Thanks for such wonderful craftmanship.
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    Yoko
    beautiful little birds
    These gorgeous birds add a lot of character to our Christmas tree. I wish the back side reflected the colors in front better.
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    John
    gifts
    beautifully colored. May attract the real birds!
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    Jeannine
    Just Adorable!
    I am so happy with the 'Happy Tecolote Family' pair they bring a smile to the face! Well made - love them! Thank you very much Jose Arriola for sharing your talent!
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    Louise
    Christmas Tree Ornaments
    I just love these ornaments! I lived in Mexico and purchase ornaments made in Mexico almost every year. The artistry and craftsmanship is lovely.
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    Elizabeth
    Ceramic Christmas Tree Ornaments
    These ornaments are absolutely beautiful. I purchased them because of their beauty but also because of the story I listened to about the artist. I gave some as gifts and some we kept and they will become treasured traditional keepsakes.
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    Timothy
    Beautiful
    I purchased these gorgeous Christmas trees for their natual, warm and authentic feel. They certainly did not disappoint! Each is unique in it's hand designed beauty. I definatly recommend them. I am so looking forward to displaying them this next year!
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    Jeanne
    First Christmas Ornaments for Daughter-in-Law
    Beautiful craftsmanship! Just what I wanted.
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    Forest
    Charming and cheering!
    Bright, delightful tree ornaments, enjoyed by all now and every Christmas. :) These would make a sweet addition in a Christmas stocking, too.
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    Cathy
    Beautiful
    I love these tree’s so colorful and beautiful
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    Angela
    absolutely unique!
    I just love these handcrafted decorations for Christmas.
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    Christine
    Beautiful addition to my collection of Angels
    Beautiful!!! Planning to buy the other set.
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    Susan
    BEAUTIFUL CRAFTMANSHIP!
    I love these Christmas Angel Ornaments. They will make a perfect Christmas gift!
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    Linda
    Beautiful addition to the Christmas tree!
    These angels arrived beautifully wrapped and very safely packed. They are absolutely beautiful and my daughter loves them!
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    Cathy
    Beautiful
    These colorful cats are beautiful
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    Daniel
    Super cute cats!
    The artist really captures the frisky feline facial expressions cat lovers know so well. I love the bright colors and rustic charm of these ornaments. Great find!
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    Diane
    Black cats are in!
    I love him. He's just the right size for a small succulent,
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    Beatrice
    Christmas Ornaments For Grandchildren
    My grandchildren loved receiving these falling stars.
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    Niame
    Fun holiday gifts
    These are great for passing out to friends in our meeting groups at the holidays.
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    Susan
    Bright colorful christmas decor
    Purchased shooting stars, along with several of the Jose's Earth Angels to create a bright festive theme for my first winter in New England.
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    Deirdre
    Beautiful!
    I come from a large family but still like to share gifts at Christmas. These are the perfect solution. They come as a set of six so there's one for everyone. The painting one each one is unique, detailed and ever so colorful. A reminder in my family that life is beautiful but fleeting. Shine on Shelley!
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    Abigail
    This now has an important place on Mom's table!
    My parents love art and love their Siamese cats! This was the perfect Christmas gift for them. My mom has placed one of her many succulents in the "kitty-pot" as she calls it, and it is part of her table centerpiece. My dad says it reminds him of a feline Frida Kahlo! They are both enjoying it, and it brings smiles every day!
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    Dr. Anne
    Tortugas!
    Turtles of multiple colors!
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    Melanie
    Joyful Color!
    Absolutely fun! These ceramic celestial ornaments are a nice size and look amazing with the hummingbird ornaments I purchased from the same artist! :)
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    Jennifer
    Wonderful tiny creatures
    I could not be happier with these mini ornaments. The level of detail is great for such a small ornament. I purchased these to put in an advent calendar and they will be perfect. Thank you!
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    Alice
    Tiny ornaments
    So cute and well crafted
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    Brooke
    So detailed
    Each one of these beautiful ornaments has its own unique details and color palette! We love them!
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    Pamela
    HAPPY SURPRISE
    EXQUISITE LITTLE HAPPY CREATURES
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    Muammer H
    Simply great!
    I have many sets of them. Beautifully made, great colors and nice bags. Thank you, Jose! <3
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    Laura
    Beautiful detail and colors
    I love seahorses and these are beautiful!
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    Carol
    Delightful
    Each one is different, well made, hand crafted and wrapped and shipped so beautifully and securely it was impressive. Thank you so much!
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    Susan
    Little jewels!
    These little seahorses are so beautifully crafted. Truly a feast for the eyes.
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    Elizabeth
    Purrfect
    Absolutely stunning. Love it.
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    Jeanne
    Another red cat for me
    I purchased this flower pot to go with a painting I own of Charlie, the Red Cat, by Jim Tweedy. It is very interesting and decorative, and I’ll probably display it without anything in it. It is well made and was expertly packed. I am very happy with this purchase.
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    Robin
    Blue cat tv control holder
    Nice painting jobs on this handy item.
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    Rebecca B.
    Beautiful & Unique
    Our ornaments are beautiful & each one unique! Thanks so much!
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    Timothy
    Fun and Well Made
    These little guys are great. I love variety and coloring. Each is it's own work of art. I am completely pleased and definately recommend them.
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    Aleta
    Beautiful stars
    Perfectly and safely packaged. Beautifully painted, each individual. Yes, the artist brought me happiness, Thank you for your work and for sharing your talent. Much appreciated!!
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    Rita
    I love these stars
    I have one of these stars hanging on my wall year-round for a lovely exhibit. The others I save for Christmas and hang on my tree for a festive display.
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    Su
    So colorful and bright
    I love these stars with intricate paint. I bought some for me and all my special friends. Get the gift wrap. Very sweet. Thank you
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    Carol
    These are now a colorful year-round edition to my home decor!
    Love the bright, colorful stars and have them hanging on the stair risers next to my bill-paying desk to keep me feeling cheerful!!
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    Genevieve
    WONDERFUL ON MY TREE
    i LOVE THE STARS they are beautifully decorated each is different and bring smiles when i walk past my tree. Thank you to the artist whose name i unfortunately was not able to read. the packaging showed extreme care each was wrapped perfectly.
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    Liane
    A Wonderful Gift
    These colorful stars are just lovely, a perfect gift for a friend or colleague. They are carefully crafted and make a bold visual statement. One could give the set or use the individual stars as trinkets or stocking stuffers. I will be buying more items from this artist.
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    C.J.
    Fun
    These are so fun and pretty. They come with silk cords for hanging. The painting is beautifully done. They gave my Christmas Tree a festive air.
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    Suzanne
    Sooo beautiful!!
    These Christmas stars are simply precious! We are thrilled with the look and the intricate designs. They are very well made, and make a splendid gift and the gift wrapping is perfect! Thank you! We plan to order more!
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    Jude
    ceramic ornaments
    Beautiful work ,thoughtfully and carefully packaged.
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    Nancy
    Christmas gifts
    We put these in. Christmas gift bags. Each is unique. They are beautiful and well made. Kept one for our Christmas tree!
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    Catherine
    Great for your tree
    I found these even more beautiful upon arrival. Loved the way they were packed to preserve them. They are so colorful and beautiful. So happy with this purchase!!
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    Barbara
    Beautiful Artistry
    Jose’s work is beautiful. The stars are hand painted with meticulous detail. Loving the bright, vibrant colors. I just ordered the seahorse squadron ornaments. There are so many wonderful designs. I will be ordering many ornaments from this artist. Christmas trees, angels, crescent moons, and many more to choose from.
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    Roberta
    Beautiful
    Very colorful! Love!
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    Michelle
    Love these!
    I love that they are handmade and colorful. I like that these are made by someone who I am helping to be successful and not just an anonymous company. It came with a little bag to put them all in and a card with information about the person who made them and where they are from. Very nice!
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    Aurora
    Awesome Stars
    Couldn't wait to open the package to check it out!! Each star has its own beauty and they are one of a kind to say the least. Jose Arriola is truly a talented man, and I wanted to thank him for creating beautiful art with his awesome hands. I am very happy, and I am sure my best friend will love this gift. Every Christmas I give her something special , and I know she will always treasure it. Thank you soo much! Aurora
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    Susan
    These are WONDERFUL!!!
    I'm so happy I ordered these for my boss! They are absolutely beautiful and she LOVED them!! I'll be ordering more soon. Exquisite detail and quality. Very, very pleased.
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    Judi
    Painted stars
    Love-love-love these - all 6 designs are beautifully painted with vibrant colors. These are not just for Christmas, I will display them year-round maybe with the moon ornaments I plan to purchase.
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    Laurie
    Repeat buyer
    I bought this set to put in with Christmas gifts last year, and they were such a hit, I bought them again this year.
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    Beatrice
    A Special Gift
    Your stars are beautiful. A joyful addition to anyone's Christmas tree or to display in a home all year long.,
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    Karen
    Something a little different
    The colors of these beautiful stars brought a bit of variety to my tree this year.
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    Jill
    Star set of 6 wonderful!
    Beautiful painted stars! Love them! Highly recommend!
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    Joyce
    Lovely Christmas Ornaments
    These ceramic stars are beautifully, intricately painted. The painting is very detailed and crisp and the colors are bright and true. The stars feel heavy and solid in the hand. They were packaged very, very securely and every one of the stars arrived intact. The packaging was recyclable. I'm very happy with these ornaments.
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    Raymond
    Amazing
    Excellent craftsmanship and presentation of item wrapped nicely with a bow was a great plus!
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    Lisa
    Wonderful!
    I love these stars! I'll put them on my small tree, but will end up putting them up somewhere that I can enjoy them year round. They are stunning. Very happy!
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    Linda
    Christmas and beyond
    I love the feeling of these ? care was obviously taken with each one. I will use them individually, and keep one for myself ? the star symbol with these embellishments is timeless.
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    Diane
    Beautiful gift
    These are lovely ornaments. Perfect for gifting
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    Katie
    Shared with friends
    Love these colorful ornaments- I shared with friends to spread the joy !
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    Jane
    A Christmas favorite
    I purchased several different small ornament collections to use as package toppers and stocking stuffers for Christmas. These were the favorite.
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    Sylvia
    ornaments
    Loved them
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    Ellen
    Great presents for six women!
    Had a Secret Santa party with five girlfriends and in addition to my individual gift brought these ornaments for each of us. Hit of party! Back of star was clear of design so we each signed our own ornament in the middle with our name and the year and signed each others ornaments on the 5 points of the star. Perfect! Wish I could upload a photo! I will buy from this artist again.
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    Sharon
    Beautiful Stars
    I bought these as presents for my neighbors and kept one for myself. They are beautifully detailed and look wonderful on the Christmas tree.
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    Eileen
    Beautiful addition to Christmas Tree.
    Painted decorations are detailed and have vibrant colors.
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    Kathleen
    Beautifully crafted
    Bright, cheerful, and hopeful stars! well made and a set of six is an excellent number for this beauties.
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    Alison
    Absolutely Gorgeous
    These are even prettier in person. They arrived quickly and very well packaged. My eight-year-old and I had fun unwrapping each one, dazzled by their beauty.
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    Susan
    These are lovely!
    More substantial and pretty than I expected. And I loved being able to show my grandchildren the video showing how they are made.
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    Raymond
    Love them
    Absolutely beautiful
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    Charlotte
    Birds On a branch
    My family loves the birds and so do our flying birds do as well. They are beautiful
    C
    Carolin
    Bringing colors to my kitchen!
    Nicely crafted colorful birds that bring joy to our kitchen table. Package arrived with all items securely packed and complete. Very happy about the purchase!
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    Brooke
    Beautifully made
    Each little bird is a work of art! We laughed and were so delighted by each one as we opened them, thank you.
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    Judith
    A colorful flock of birds for my kitchen
    I love these birds. They hang year round in my kitchen window. They are joined by other Fair Trade bird ornaments from around the world.
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    Muammer H
    Love my birds
    This my sixth set. They are gorgeous. Thank you!
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    Carrie
    carefully detailed birds
    These are very beautiful, good sized birds with many nice details. All of the hand-painted feathers are symmetrical and straight - you can see that the artist takes time to make things right. I bought these because of what the artist says in the product description, about paying tribute to Guatemala's natural resources.
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    Bruce
    Absolutely beautiful!
    So well-crafted and painted, these birds look good hanging anywhere in your house.
    J
    Judith
    My niece adores them
    My niece loves owls. These were so unique I ordered them for her as a gift. She loves them and displays them in a special place in her home. The figures are small and colorful. Finely done.
    J
    Jewell
    Great Christmas gift
    My sister and brother-in-law loved them
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    Su
    Sun sun sun !
    Love the bright detail make me happy. Great quality’s
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    John
    Review
    Several for me, several to share. I'm decorating my Christmas tree with ornaments from as many different countries as I can get. One of these will always represent Guatemala.
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    Natalie
    Beautiful Christmas gifts!
    Great value!
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    Laurel
    Wonderful gifts
    I sent these to relatives living far away-- they are a small, but intricate and beautifully wrought-- gift!
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    Martha
    Beautiful ceramic ornaments
    I have a "year round tree" and just recieved Jose"s sun ornaments and also his bird ornaments!!! Stunning colors and workmanship. Exactly as described and packaged very securely!! Will definitely more from this Artist!!
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    Christina
    Ceramic ornaments 'Lord of the Sun'
    These are so happy and bright. They have a wonderful thickness to the ceramic, even slightly raised on the facial features. What looks like a mustache is a birds beak on the face. The decorative motif is on the front/face side only, but with full color on the back. I'm hanging them all over the place, not waiting for Christmas.
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    Holly
    Adorable Cats
    I love these ornaments, the painting on each one is purrfection!
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    Lisa
    So adorable
    Colors are vibrant and beautiful

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