Bittersweet House Folk Art Chalkware German Belsnickle Santa Cat# S482 Click on images for larger view Bring a piece of charming folk art into your home for the holidays with this handcrafted Chalkware Santa. The art of molding plaster of paris, referred to as chalkware, into holiday treasures is a centuries-old German tradition. Inspired by the German tradition of folk art chalkware, Bittersweet House Folk Art offers a unique, handcrafted treasure that will last a lifetime. Handcrafted Folk art Chalkware Santa by artist Kathryn Campbell of Bittersweet House Folk Art. Of special note: Cast in chalkware using a wonderful rare antique German chocolate mold, measuring approx 3 1/2 inches tall. The piece is numbered, dated and hand signed "Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell". See more unique items from Bittersweet House Folk Art featured in Wendy Mullen's new book "The Comprehensive Guide to Chocolate Molds: Objects of Art & Artists' Tools"