🌿 ABOUT BETHLEHEM CRAFTS
At Bethlehem Crafts, we share a piece of the Holy Land with the world—one handmade item at a time. Our workshop is run by a local Christian family in Bethlehem who has carried the tradition of olive-wood carving for four generations. Every piece is shaped by hand, using olive wood harvested from ancient groves around Bethlehem, cared for by families who have tended these trees for centuries.
Our craft is more than workmanship—it is heritage, faith, and identity. Each carving carries the warmth of our homeland, the touch of a real artisan, and the story of a Christian family dedicated to preserving one of the oldest art forms in Bethlehem.
Through our work, we hope to bring the history, devotion, and spirit of the Holy Land into your home.
⭐ WHAT MAKES OUR STORE DIFFERENT
1. Crafted in Bethlehem by a 4-generation Christian family
Our family has carved olive wood for nearly a century, passing down techniques, stories, and blessings from one generation to the next. When you buy from us, you receive something truly personal—made by hands that learned this craft from their fathers and grandfathers.
2. Authentic Bethlehem Olive Wood Only
We use 100% locally sourced olive wood, collected from olive trees in and around Bethlehem. No imported wood. No substitutes. Only genuine Holy Land olive wood—rich, beautifully grained, and naturally aromatic. This is the same wood artisans of Bethlehem have carved since ancient times.
3. Every item is unique — no two pieces are ever alike
Olive wood has a one-of-a-kind grain pattern. Combined with hand carving, this means every piece is a singular creation. No duplicates, no mass production. What you receive is yours alone, forever— your piece will never exist in the exact same form anywhere else in the world.
4. Direct support for local artisans
When you shop with us, you support real families in Bethlehem—not factories, not resellers. Your purchase helps sustain local Christian craftsmen, traditional Holy Land artistry, and a small community keeping their heritage alive. Your support has a direct impact on our workshop and our families.
5. Authentic Holy Land craftsmanship
Every carving is made inside Bethlehem, only minutes away from the Church of the Nativity. Our pieces reflect biblical stories, Christian symbolism, and the sacred history of the Holy Land. You’re not just receiving a product—you’re receiving a part of Bethlehem’s spiritual legacy.
✝️ OUR CHRISTIAN HERITAGE
Our family has remained rooted in Bethlehem for generations. We continue this craft not only as an art, but as a way of honoring our faith and preserving the Christian presence in the land where Christ was born. Every carving is created prayerfully, with respect for the biblical stories it represents.
🌟 OUR MISSION
To share authentic Holy Land craftsmanship with the world, to preserve a sacred tradition, and to provide meaningful, faith-filled pieces that inspire homes and hearts everywhere.
🌿 THE WOOD WE USE
Olive trees have grown in Bethlehem for thousands of years. Many of the trees we use have been tended by the same families for decades. The olive wood symbolizes peace, faith, strength, and a deep connection to the land of Christ. We treat each piece of wood with respect, letting its natural beauty guide the carving.