Bittersweet House Folk Art Chalkware German Belsnickle Santa Cat# S527 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 this history, Bittersweet House Folk Art offers unique, handcrafted treasures that last a lifetime. Handcrafted Folk art Chalkware Santa by artist Kathryn Campbell of Bittersweet House Folk Art. Of special note: This piece is cast in chalkware using a wonderful rare antique German chocolate mold. Each piece is hand painted, numbered, dated, and signed. 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"