She is always part of my decor year round however at Christmastime
my santos doll gets a little more dolled up so to speak.
Out come her golden wings, vintage rosaries, beaded wrap, velvet
pillow from France, and of course her jewelled crown.
The Santos dolls take their name from the Spanish word for Saint, and are also known as Santons (French) and Santibelli (Italian). The Santos that started the genre of dolls we currently represent (primarily Spanish Colonial and Western European style), were originally started as copies of 17th century carvings by priests. Originally, Santos were created for use as in-home altars. They were needed in small villages that did not have a priest, as well as for when it was not possible to travel to church, such as during times of war. Their development flourished in Europe in the 1700's and 1800's, primarily due to these wars.
This year I decided to place her in a different area for a change.
She's now at the top of the stairs brightening up the doorway to the attic.
It's another spot where a chair can fit and I can sit for a while . . . . . and yes,
you may find me here these days pondering on the meaning of life, but mostly
on the Christmas season, quite different but still as always beautiful, full of
peace and hope for the future.
Do you have favorite little places around your home to sit
where you can think, reflect on . . . . . . . . and ponder?
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