Washerwoman 2 cm

In the villages of Provence, the « bugade » meant the big wash, and the « bugadièro » were the women who did it at the communal washhouse. The Bugadière of our Nativity scenes pays tribute to this age-old ritual and to the women who, every week, washed and rinsed the whole family's linen.

In the 2 cm size, she belongs to our miniature collection. A mirror, a little moss or a small basin is all it takes to suggest the fountain or pond beside which you set her, perhaps with other miniature washerwomen. It is the ideal size for a discreet Nativity scene, placed on a shelf or displayed under a bell jar.

Each miniature is molded in clay, then retouched by hand, one by one. Once fired, it is painted with a very fine brush, to the same standards as our large santons. Our family has practiced this art in Aix-en-Provence since 1934 and counts four generations of santon makers.

You can see our 2 cm collection at the shop at 65 cours Gambetta. The miniatures are individually wrapped in paper, then bubble wrap, and ship within 2 to 3 business days.