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Handcrafted in Bethlehem · 2026

Carved by Handin Olive Wood

Nativities, ornaments, figurines and crosses made by the Giacaman family, using olive branches pruned from existing groves and dried for a year or more before carving.

306Designs in the catalog
4thGeneration of carvers
HandmadeBethlehem, Holy Land
Hand-CarvedBy the Giacaman family
Sustainable WoodPruned branches, dried 1+ year
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Made in BethlehemOur Manger Square workshop
Christmas 2026

Nativities for Every Home

From miniature ornaments to grand stables — ask us for this season’s prices and availability.

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E33 - Grotto with Laser Cut Figures Made in Bethlehem
Hands carving an olive wood figure in the Ilbambino workshop
The Olive Wood Story

A small, shapely tree with a great deal to say

“Who would believe this small, shapely tree with its painted dark green leaves and silvery undersides, grown for thousands of years for its fruits and oil, has fascinating and exciting things to tell us?”

From Noah's dove to the Mount of Olives — read why olive wood holds such a special place in Bethlehem's craft.

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IL BAMBINO · Manger Square – P.O.Box 238 – Bethlehem, Holy Land