Shrines box

This antique shrine/shadowbox was commissioned to provide comfort and remembrance for the 2000+ souls lost in the Johnstown, PA flood of 1889. There is an original note regarding this on the back of the rough- hewn frame, including the original poem/prayer written for the survivors. The shadow box itself is gorgeous! Behind the glass a pale pink silk is pleated and surrounds the Holy Mother - she stands with her arms open - ready to provide comfort to those who mourn the loss of loved…

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Elegant recycled kid-friendly crafting using recycled materials. Perfect rainy day or holiday decoration project for groups, classroom, or home. Free how-to. Quick and easy crafting.

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Have you been shopping on Zinnia’s website, come across a nicho box and wondered, what on earth is a nicho box? If you have, you are not alone. Let us explain. A nicho box, or simply ‘nicho’, is a three-dimensional or recessed display box, much in the spirit of a shadow box, used as a portable shrine to an important figure or loved one.

Wall hung Shrine Nicho small tin with vintage Madonna with stars around her head. A small treasure with beads and flowers. Hymnal music from a vintage book. Wire hanger. Great for a small place.

Make a Nicho, a special spot for your treasures and dreams. It's a fun and easy craft that reuses and recycles empty boxes to make something great. Perfect for a group or classroom project for kids of all ages.