Japan Clay Face Father Christmas Pere Noel Saint Nicholas Mantel Decoration lords prayer In a French Ribbonwork Revival

In a French Ribbonwork Revival manner

the pieces are entirely hand sewn and have pink and green sugar pips peeking out from from behind the "florals

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The tabletop figures have curly blonde hair

Japan Clay Face Father Christmas Pere Noel Saint Nicholas Mantel Decoration lords prayer In a French Ribbonwork RevivalFound in its original box containing 12 pieces may I offer this Made in Japan chenille and clay faced Father Christmas Saint Nicholas figure. If I am correct, this mantel decoration was made for the French Canadian market as Pere Noel which translates to Father Christmas or Kris Kringle. Yes, you could call the figure a Santa Claus if you wanted to but this fellow is dressed in robes, wears a gold crown and carries a cross. Pere Noel stands on a