Bittersweet House Folk Art Chalkware German Belsnickle Santa Cat# S466 Click on image 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 using antique chocolate molds is a centuries-old German tradition. Inspired by the German tradition of folk art chalkware, Bittersweet House Folk Art offers a unique, hand crafted treasure that will last a lifetime. Handcrafted Folk art Chalkware Santa by Kathryn Campbell of Bittersweet House Folk Art. Of special note: Cast in chalkware using a wonderful rare antique German chocolate mold, measuring approx 8 inches tall. Santa's coat is hand-painted with an antique folk art German design. The piece is hand-signed and dated. 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"