Santon
A santon is a small hand-painted figurine cast in terracotta or a similar material that is used for building nativity scenes. Santons are a traditional product of the Provence region of southeastern France . Santons are small hand-made clay figurines representing the Nativity scenery, surrounded by The inhabitants of the nearby village coming to greet Jesus with gifts from their trades. All our santons are guaranteed MADE IN PROVENCE, by artisan we personally know. The santon was a child of the French Revolution, paradoxically invented by a counterrevolutionary. It was egalitarian because it represented in miniature the entire spectrum of post-Revolution Provence—commoners all, little people most, aristocrats none, except for. Découvrez nos santons de Provence. Tous nos santons et décors sont fabriqués dans notre atelier à Aubagne, fabrication de santon en terre cuite selon la tradition provençale. Expédition sous 24H, livraison gratuite à partir de 75€ d'achat en France métropolitaine. The Santon fair in Mouans Sartoux is the oldest and most important fair in the Provence region. Each year, over 20 Santonniers (Santon makers) from Provence gather to show off their Santons de Provence to over 8000 eager customers looking to.
In Provençal “santoun” (santon) means « petit saint » (little saint). Santons are figurines representing the nativity, surrounded by a 19th century Provencal scene. These crèches are an evolution of the live crèche of medieval ages and became popular after the French Revolution. The real santon of Provence is fashioned and painted by hand in clay. It’s a French craft, from the tradition. This tradition of the Provencal nativity creche continues today throughout the south of France, in a territory that corresponds to the influence of Occitan culture. These tiny clay figures, known as santons, are an integral part of Christmas traditions in Provence, bringing to life the region’s culture and heritage. The story of Santons Fouque began with Paul Fouque, whose deep love for Provençal culture inspired him to start creating these unique figurines. At Santons de France USA we sell only the santons of Marcel Carbonel. We stock the three most popular sizes: #1 cricket (1.5″), #2 elite (2.5″) and #3 grande (3.5″). We also carry many Carbonel accessories, stables and buildings. Special orders can be taken for puce, #4 and #5.
