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Hand-Painted Papier Mache Virgin Mary Ornament from Armenia, 'Holy Mary'

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Hand-Painted Papier Mache Virgin Mary Ornament from Armenia, 'Holy Mary'

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Mary, the mother of Jesus, expresses her love through faith. Inspired by the graceful and tender nature of this blessed soul, Armenian artisan Rima Petrosyan handcrafts this papier mache ornament in honor of Mary's unconditional motherly love. The piece is painted by hand and comes equipped with a brass loop and a natural fiber cord.

Made in Armenia

  • Papier mache, natural fiber cord, brass loop
  • Signed by the artist
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Free Gift Wrap? Yes
  • Premium Gift Wrap? No
  • 57 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • 17 cm H x 8 cm W x 6 cm D
  • 6.75" H x 3.1" W x 2.4" D
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Rima Petrosyan

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Rima Petrosyan from Armenia.

 

Meet the Artist

Rima Petrosyan

Rima Petrosyan

I enjoy surrounding myself with beautiful and eye-catching things that inspire and bring me joy.

"I am Rima Petrosyan. I am a painter and a graduate of the Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts, where I earned a master's... degree in painting. Arts and crafts have always been a part of my life. I enjoy surrounding myself with beautiful and eye-catching things that inspire and bring me joy. I have been painting since I was five years old and have participated in various painting groups. Additionally, I have always had a fondness for handicrafts. From a young age, I would create handmade items, sometimes staying up all night to work on them.

"In 2018, I began making Christmas toys. Prior to that, I created various handicrafts, such as chests made of pebbles, leather, and wood, which I still continue to make alongside the toys. The holiday season has always held a sense of magic and wonder for me, and I believed that the Christmas tree should reflect my mood. I aimed to decorate it with magical, dreamy, sometimes funny, and highly emotional toys that would be passed down through generations, carrying memories and spreading positive energy.

"I decided to use the papier-mâché technique, which has a long history. The first Christmas tree toys were made from papier-mâché. This material is flexible and allows me to bring my ideas to life. I made some adjustments to the technique, adapting it to my own style of work. I conducted research, studied, and experimented extensively until I achieved the desired outcome. Thus, my characters were born one after another, drawing inspiration from my surroundings, emotions, and the people around me.

"Over time, these toys have evolved from being merely Christmas decorations to becoming a part of interior décor, complementing the atmosphere of homes. Each character I create is sketched in advance, with attention given to details and color schemes. To date, I have created more than two thousand characters, some of which I recreate periodically. My toys adorn Christmas trees and homes across different parts of the world."

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
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WAIST

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HIPS

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NECK

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SLEEVE

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WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

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Belt with buckle

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Belt without buckle

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