Bethlehem Olive Wood Handicrafts Keep Traditions And Faith Alive

Bethlehem Olive Wood Handicrafts Keep Traditions And Faith Alive

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The centuries old craft of sculpting religious items from Bethlehem olive wood is alive and well thanks to the dedication of Christian families who carry on the tradition. Ornaments, wall-hangings, crosses, crucifixes and even jewelry are made from raw Bethlehem olive wood and we at Bethlehem Handicrafts are proud to sell the pieces as a way to continue the mission began so many years ago. Our crafts are made lovingly by hand, are A1 products and benefit Christian families in Bethlehem who have been affected by slowing tourism in the Holy Land.
Handicrafts made from raw Bethlehem olive wood beautiful reminders of the past. We work with the Bethlehem olive wood because of the many blessings that come from it. The olive tree symbolizes plenty and prosperity and is used for many purposes, including as a way to make soap and candles as well as for cooking and eating. We use the raw Bethlehem olive wood branches to form the religious items that mean so much to us and others in the Christian community.
Many years ago our ancestors crafted items from Bethlehem olive wood using saws, awls, files and of course, their own two hands, but today we have modern machines to help us with the design and formation of Jesus figures, candlesticks, rosaries and many of the animals found on Noahs Ark. Although we do use machinery, each piece of wood is specially-selected for its natural beauty and hue and the fashioned into something unique. We also take pride in keeping the raw Bethlehem olive wood unspoiled by paint, instead a lacquer is applied to keep the figure fresh and help it maintain its color.
Our raw Bethlehem olive wood crafts come in various sizes, shapes and themes. We keep affordability in mind and it is reflected in our prices, very few items are more than $100 and most are less than $50. We offer free ground shipping and encourage customers to keep the sculptures made from Bethlehem olive wood out of direct sunlight.
The philosophy behind Bethlehem Handicrafts is simple. We strive to support Bethlehem families we carry on this respected and valuable craft. Since the year 2000, Holy Land families have been seen their incomes fall due to fewer tourists. The religious items made from Bethlehem olive wood are more than just a decoration to us. They represent the strength and promise of our community and we hope, like the roots of the olive tree, to stay strong and expand throughout the world, much like the raw Bethlehem olive wood branches.

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About Bethlehem Handicrafts: Dedicated to the fine art of religious sculptures made from Bethlehem olive wood, the Bethlehem Handicraft company makes and sells items to carry on its mission while supporting Christian families in the Holy Land. To shop for items made from raw Bethlehem olive wood visit bethlehemhandicrafts.com on the Web. For additional information, contact the company via info@bethlehemhandicrafts.com or call 303-641-7202. To fax, dial 303-400-3920.



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