Finally, religious handicrafts for Christian’s that do not come out of China. These beautiful religious symbols, like crosses and crucifixes, are handmade out of olivewood, and show the expert artisanship that only be produced by true handcrafting. Not machine made, but hand carved into religious symbols that have adorned homes for centuries. We have come to enjoy the standards by which we work and then sell to people of faith as Christians.
These items are made in the Holy Land and specifically Bethlehem. Every product is an authentic olive wood Bethlehem handicraft, and they are more interesting because of where they are craved. Most people do not realize that there are Christians in Palestine and the olivewood factory is a shining example of the courage and fortitude that Christians have in the Holy Land. The items we carve bring with them the hope of the future for Christians in the area.
The large assortments of carvings include crosses and crucifixes. Just having a cross or crucifix from the Holy Land is special and when you see the care that has gone into carving these items you will be amazed. The olive tree has been used for carving because of its oil that richly encompasses the olive tree and thusly into the religious carvings. These trees are very old before you can take the wood to carve.
The Virgin Mary statue of Jesus’ mother has been venerated for over two thousand years and can be found in various poses on our website. The Bethlehem website will bring your heart and soul to the very beginnings of Christianity. The many carvings, such as the olive wood crucifix, come from the special and sacred olive wood tree.
With all that has been happening in the Holy Land since 2000, it has been difficult keeping our small industry alive and prospering. We have taken steps to make our produces more affordable by not charging shipping when you purchase something for over $15.00, and we can offer free online quotes. Because all of our products are A1 quality, we know you will be more than pleased to purchase and receive something made from the olive wood trees of Bethlehem.
At Bethlehem Handicrafts, we guarantee our products are not fakes or reproductions coming from some other country. If you have any questions or wish to order, you will find most of our products on our website, www.behlehemhandicrafts.com; or if you prefer to speak with a person, you may do so by calling 303-641-7202 or fax us at 303-400-3920.
If you are a merchant, by selling our products you would be handling the very best in carvings, from the olive wood crucifix to handcrafted ornaments, that out shine the competition. Remember our prices are very fair and this could be a cottage empire business for anyone that specializes in religious items. Your biggest selling feature is that these items are hand carved coming directly from the Holy Land.