the world of santons ... a naive world

I'm so happy with my today's find :

une creche : a nativity

My antiques shop is in Aubagne and Aubagne is the birthplace of the santons

They are small terracotta litlle figures and they represent the provencal life and nativity .

I love the old santons because they are very naive and all the figures seems so kind and gentle.

I would love  to live in their world .

I collect old santons but this time I'm very happy because it is an entire world so I have my nativity for christmas time . It will be so nice in my decoration in my shop . I hope I'm not going to sell it very fast ..

Look at my cute crèche : I love the 2 angels ...for price of the entire creche contact me

these animals are adorable

Look at the small details

My favorite character is " Lou Ravi " He is the happiest one in this small world

P.S : I know someone who is going to love my find ...

Comments

[Rédigé par : Olivia Kroth]

Hello Mélanie,

thank you for coming to my blog again to leave a friendly comment.

The little wooly sheep in your santons scene are lovely, especially the dark one, the "black sheep". I have a big heart for "black sheep", so I noticed it immediately.

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[Rédigé par : somepinkflowers]

i love
the little black sheep, too!

:-)

i think the nicest thing
is that every piece
seems so gentle
and the colors so muted.

how ever can you sell this collection?

i could never run a little shop!
i would never want to sell my sweet things...

[Rédigé par : Paris Parfait]

Melanie, that is quite a spectacular find! Lucky you! Wish you were in Paris to go with me to the brocante at Bastille tomorrow.

[Rédigé par : Mike]

Lovely. Thanks for the visit.

[Rédigé par : rochambeau]

Wow Melanie,
You are so lucky to be from the birth place of Santons, Aubugne!
You found such a soulful creche! You can tell it is handmade. The sheep are so sweet! And YES those angels have the cutest tummies!
You alway find the good treasure!

Constance

[Rédigé par : Barb McMahon]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who hopes things won't sell TOO quickly in my shop! (I hope they sell, but in a while - I like to visit first!)

[Rédigé par : Sharon at American Harvest]

Bonjour Melanie,
I LOVE the Santons. Each time I visit France, I have bought Santons. Thank you for posting this wonderful collection.
Sharon

P.S. If you plan to sell this wonderful set, please contact me.

[Rédigé par : Sandra Evertson]

These are wonderful, you always have something Beautiful on your lovely site!
Sandra Evertson

[Rédigé par : ParisBreakfasts]

These are WONDERFUL!
A whole crèche!
I just bought my first tiny santons in Provence in October. I wish I knew what to do with them...

[Rédigé par : melissa @ the inspired room]

I really love these, how beautiful Melanie!