Nativity and Catalan Folk Art Figurines Gallery

Rediscover the Heart of Catalan Traditions with My Figure Collection.

Do you get as annoyed as I do seeing the same Nativity figures over and over again, that seem out of place and don't fit with our Nativity scenes, with that unique Catalan touch? What are they doing here? They look like they've lost their way from the time the Moors trod on our land. It doesn't make sense, right?

I started delving into old books, chatting with those who have heads full of stories and secrets from our past, and soaking up everything I could. And in the midst of all this searching, I came across Joan Amades, yes, the master, with his 'Costumari Català', 'The Course of the Year' and 'The Nativity'. It was like turning on a little light: I saw clearly that our traditions had much to offer, more than we thought.

So I took all that, Amades' 'savoir-faire' and a good dose of my own essence, and started creating. The result? A collection of Nativity figures and Catalan folklore that is pure magic, an open window to the very heart of Catalonia, without leaving your sofa. And I didn't just draw juice from Amades' works, although I did, but I let my imagination run wild to create my own figures, inspired by all the rich folklore we have. If you think about it, it's like taking a trip to the past, but with one foot firmly in the present.

Do you want something that really speaks of Catalonia? That when you look at it, it transports you directly to any magical corner of this land? Look, I've put on my work apron and this is what I offer you: a collection of Nativity figures that are not the typical soulless piece of plastic. These are authentic, full of character, perfect for both the most elaborate Nativity scenes, such as the dioramas made by Nativity scene associations, and the Nativity scene we set up with Grandma at home.

But wait, there's more. These are not simple figures; they are small works of art. Can you imagine having a piece of Catalan culture at home, that you can look at and say: «This, this is ours»? That's how my sculptures are. No matter where you place them, they will speak for themselves, showing the beauty and value of a land that has much to say.

And not only that. With these figures, you are not just decorating a space. You are paying homage to everything we are, to our history, to our roots. Whether it's for the love of art, passion for folklore, or simply to keep traditions alive, here you will find something that will resonate with you. So, if you feel like giving your home or Nativity scene a truly Catalan touch, you know where to find me.

―I have to tell you something I discovered when I decided to start with the figures that blew me away. Have you ever seen how the heirs and pubillas are dressed at festivals? Them, with a sash and barretina; them, with a hairnet and mittens and all that stuff.

―Yes, of course, that's the most typical, right? The postcard image of Catalonia.

―It turns out that it's not as «typical» as we think. I'm soaking up a book, «The Popular Costumes in Catalonia», by Montserrat Garrich and Sílvia Ventosa, which brings all this history to light. They say that this clothing we see everywhere, that barretina and mittens, comes from an invention of the 1910s, following the advice of folklorists who wanted the dancers to look like peasants.

―Wow, so we've been fooling ourselves all these years?―

―Exactly. The book says that the folklorists, like Aureli Capmany, invented a version of the clothing that doesn't quite match reality. The clothing that Catalans actually wore, both in the city and the countryside, was quite different.

―And how do they know?―

―They've done an impressive documentary work, looking from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. And I, seeing this, thought: «Hey, what if we make Nativity figures that show how Catalans really dressed?».

―Wow, that would be amazing. A touch of authenticity.

―Exactly! So I got to work. I modeled these figures inspired by what I learned from the book, trying to capture the essence of the true Catalan attire of the time. Not only is it a homage to our history, but also a way to correct this «confusion» with style.

―Man, this changes everything. Now the Nativity scene will not only be a piece of Catalan culture, but also a history lesson.

―Exactly, that's what I'm aiming for. That when people look at the figures, they don't just see a Nativity scene, but also feel all the history and truth behind how we really dressed.