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Our handmade Olive Wood Holding Crosses are made to last…

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  This week we highlight some of our beautiful Olive Wood Holding Crosses Olive wood carving is an ancient tradition that dates back to as early as the 4th century with the start of Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land. In the 17th century, Franciscan monks introduced the art of mother-of-pearl carvings, which, together with olive wood carving, developed and flourished with pilgrimage visitation in Bethlehem. Traveller’s accounts and historical documents describe the beauty of olive wood rosaries and crucifixes and their popularity among pilgrims.  All of our olive wood crafted figurines are hand carved from the trimmings of olive trees in Bethlehem....

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Olive Wood Hearts handmade to perfection!

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Olive Wood Hearts handmade to perfection!

This week we highlight some of our gorgeous hand-crafted Olive Wood Hearts   Wood carvings are created from the branches of olive trees that are pruned at the completion of the olive-picking season. It takes a 45 day, six-step-process, for a piece of wood to transform into a beautiful piece of art. Wood carving is a highly skilled trade requiring 6-7 years of training in order to become a professional crafts-person. In addition to the high quality of the items, the unique fragments of wood encapsulate within each piece its own special, individual character. All our olive wood crafted figurines are...

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These Embroidered Hand Towels were made to love!

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These beautiful embroidered hand towels source from one of the few remaining textile factories in Bethlehem, made by women from the Dheisheh refugee camp.

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SALE! SALE! SALE!

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Have you tried the amazing Vitalité products?  Here is your chance to experience the luxurious Dead Sea minerals for as little as $2 each! These Dead Sea products contain beneficial Dead Sea mineral and mud properties.  For example, the Dead Sea Mud Soap contains a whopping 25% of mud.  Curious about these impeccable products?  Get yours today and embrace luxury! << VIEW VITALITE DEAD SEA SKIN CARE RANGE >> The Dead Sea has attracted visitors around the globe for many years.  It has rendered a number of extraordinary products.  At 430.5 meters below sea level, this is the earths lowest elevation point...

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Decorate your home with ceramics from Hebron, West Bank

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  Hebron’s ceramics are internationally known for their distinct style and careful, creative finishing touches. Every piece is handmade with the utmost passion, expressing each artist’s unique style. These are pieces to be treasured. The various ceramics factories in Hebron produce a wide range of souvenir products; from household items, such as wine glasses, dishes and bowls, to flowerpots and candle holders. Designs embody a variety of collections, from Holy Land motifs, to black and blue floral patterns, to brightly coloured pieces.   Behind every gift is an artisan in Palestine empowered by you. Shop now for that special ‘Gift That Gives...

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