Looking for a Nativity scene in a scallop shell

[Red Rose]

I just finished Camino Francis and could use some advice on how to purchase an item that I saw in a souvenir shop in Leon across from the Cathedral. The shop was closed as it was a Sunday but in the window were Nativity scenes of different sizes in scallop shells. I looked for them in other shops along the way but could not find one. I was hoping to find a way to purchase one online if I could, or if someone could purchase one and send it to me I could send them the money to do this. Nativity scenes are special to me and when I saw them in the window I knew that this was the special souvenir for me to take home. Thank you for any help my fellow pilgrims can offer.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Hi Patricia, I will be in Leon next April/May, so if no other forum member has solved your problem by then, get in touch and I will purchase and mail your nativity shell.

 

[Sue M 23]

I just finished Camino Francis and could use some advice on how to purchase an item that I saw in a souvenir shop in Leon across from the Cathedral. The shop was closed as it was a Sunday but in the window were Nativity scenes of different sizes in scallop shells. I looked for them in other shops along the way but could not find one. I was hoping to find a way to purchase one online if I could, or if someone could purchase one and send it to me I could send them the money to do this. Nativity scenes are special to me and when I saw them in the window I knew that this was the special souvenir for me to take home. Thank you for any help my fellow pilgrims can offer.

I bought mine at the monastery in Samos.I also saw them in souvenir shops/ jewellers in Santiago de Compestela , and also at the shop at Sagrada Famillia in Barcelona.

 

[Red Rose]

Hi SEB Thank you for your kind offer. I will keep you in mind if I can't get the Nativity Scene on the internet.

Hi Patricia, I will be in Leon next April/May, so if no other forum member has solved your problem by then, get in touch and I will purchase and mail your nativity shell.

 

[Red Rose]

I bought mine at the monastery in Samos.I also saw them in souvenir shops/ jewellers in Santiago de Compestela , and also at the shop at Sagrada Famillia in Barcelona.

Hi Sue, I will check the Monastery on the internet and see if I can buy it that way. I checked numerous stores in Santiago but couldn't find one. Would you happen to know the name of the manufacturer and where they are located? Thanks, Trish

 

[tyrrek]

There's a Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor, Madrid each December. There are more nativity sets ('Belen', if you're googling in Spanish) than you could shake a stick at. I'll be passing through Madrid while it's on, but I'll have very little time there. I can certainly try, but no guarantees.

 

[SYates]

Etsy to the rescue ;-) https://www.etsy.com/search?q=shell+nativity Perhaps your dream shell can be found there? Buen Camino, SY

 

[Red Rose]

Etsy to the rescue ;-) https://www.etsy.com/search?q=shell+nativity Perhaps your dream shell can be found there? Buen Camino, SY

Thank you so much for the information. I just saw it today and plan on purchasing the scallop shell scene.

 

[tyrrek]

I was in Leon earlier this week and had a quick look in these shops by the Tourist Info Centre. I didn't see any like those in SY's link. There was a silver-coloured one like a scallop-shaped powder compact but it was a bit cheap looking and not very nice.

Admittedly the shops were packed so I couldn't have a proper look or ask. Glad you've got one online.