A tiny surprise to open and discover. This hand-painted ceramic sorpresa is shaped like a plátano (plantain) in warm orange with dark brown stripes and a brown tip. Lift the shell to reveal a miniature scene inside: someone drawing water from a brick well with a bucket, a green jug waiting beside them. It's a traditional Ilobasco folk art form, with incredible detail packed into a piece small enough to hold in your palm.
Details
- Hand-painted ceramic plantain-shaped shell
- Opens to reveal a miniature scene: a figure at a well with a bucket and jug
- Traditional Ilobasco folk art form
- Approximately 2" x 2"
- Handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador
Care instructions
- Handle gently, as the miniature figures are delicate
- Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth
- Keep away from water and moisture
About the artisan
Sorpresas are made in Ilobasco, a town in El Salvador known for generations of ceramic artistry, from tiny figures to detailed miniature scenes. Each piece is shaped and painted by hand.
