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Columbine Cottage Olde World Santas |
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The Santas by Shirley Ivison |
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The Santas at Columbine Cottage are entirely hand crafted by Canadian Santa Artist, Shirley Ivison. Their lifelike, moulded cloth faces are often mistaken for ceramic or porcelain.
Shirley pays special attention to fine detail in the clothing and accessories. Costumes are skillfully created from fabrics ranging from burlap to rich velvets; some fur trimmed, others all fur. All boots, belts and bags are made from leather although 'faux' fur and Ultrasuede® may be substituted by custom order. Each figure is supported with a sturdy, padded armature of wood and wire.
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The Legends Collection This collection of 21 Figures is the result of extensive research of Christmas traditions and legends. Your imagination will be captured as you discover the evolution of Santa Claus, from before Christianity when the Winter Solstice was the mid-winter celebration led by a shaman, to Santa as we know him today. Each one bears a tag revealing its legend. |
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The Classic Collection The seven Santas of this collection were inspired by the old European styles as captured on antique Christmas cards. |
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The Canadian North Santas These original Santas are interpretations of how our very own Canadian Santa could appear. They are 'one of a kind' dressed for Canada's North, with a a rustic, 'woodsy' appeal. |
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'Tundra Claus' Another rustic fellow bundled up in burlap and fur. He usually carries snowshoes or skis on his back. |
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Tartan Santas For the Scottish (and Scottish at Heart); have a Santa wearing your favourite authentic Scottish or Canadian Tartans designed for you or as the perfect family gift. |
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New The Irish Collection Whether your background is Irish or not, you could be interested in this trio: Patrick the Shepherd (Maewyn Succat), and St. Patrick (Patricius), with brief accounts of their history; plus a novel "Irish Santa". |
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New An African Santa Perhaps how an African Santa would appear. |
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Fibre Art Santas The original, elaborate coats of these Santas are fashioned from layered, appliquéd & quilted fabric combinations in rich hues, textures and colours. |
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Chinese Santa Dun Che Lao Ren (Christmas Old Man), the Santa of Chinese Christian children. |
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German Scandinavian North American Dutch Italian Russian Irish Scottish French Pagan Chinese |
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You may choose your own style of Santa to complement your décor or feature a special fabric remnant, fur piece and/or other small treasures. |
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by Shirley Ivison |
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The World Encyclopedia of Christmas Jerry Bowler, Santa Claus, a Biography Brenda Ralph Lewis, Tartans Tony Van Renterghem, When Santa Was a Shaman |
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Tweed & Area Arts Council Tweed & Area Studio Tour Centre Hastings Comfort Country Quinte Arts Council Tweed Municipality Tweed Chamber of Commerce Native Art by B. Massey Pottery & Glass by K. Latorre Woodworking by R. Probert |
Whether you are a Santa Collector or looking for that special gift for any occasion, you are sure to delight in these Santas. As distinctive as they are as Christmas decorations, these Santas hold yet another appeal. They are depictions of legendary, old world gift bringers of Christmas long ago; extensively researched, carefully created, reviving Christmas memories of many heritages . . . possibly yours!
