Crèche-makers from around the world interpret the nativity scene through the eyes of their own cultures. The story of Mary, Joseph and Jesus has had a great appeal as a story of a family facing both hardship and hope. See how artists across the globe have depicted the Nativity through a cultural lens that incorporates native clothing, art, and architecture.

Image: Khunying Tongkorn Chandavimol, Thailand, wood, fiber, paper, metal, and fabric. Loyola University Museum of Art, The James and Emilia Govan Crèche Collection, 2013-06-85.

 

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