Videos – The Holy Land
Enjoy our product videos – The Holy land.
Olive wood trees in The Holy Land are dating back to Jesus’ time. The olive tree is considered a holy tree in the Holy Land, and the trees are only trimmed, for healthier growth. Since olive wood has a rich grain, it is considered an exotic wood so it is in high demand in the Holy Land, with its limited resources. So the quality of the carving and the size of the logs used will dictate its pricing. Because it takes a long time for olive trees to grow, the younger trees have smaller limbs and little to no grain. The trees start to produce the grain as they age so the more grain you see in a piece is an indication of an older tree. Olive wood tree trimmings are purchased from local farmers by artists. Then, the work can begin and these beautiful pieces are carved.
The artists hand-carve these items with care and precision. Each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind because the wood grain varies, creating beautiful pieces of art from The Holy Land. If or when you visit these shops in Bethlehem, as a result, you’ll be amazed at the workmanship that goes into each piece. These beautiful items are wonderful for precious gifts and keepsakes. Since tourism in Bethlehem has suffered in recent years and the artists have little to no way of selling their pieces, it’s important to support the Christian artists that carve these gorgeous works of art.
Thank you, in advance, for your purchase that will help Christian artists and their families in The Holy Land.
For more items, visit our shop: https://mybethlehemcrafts.com/shop/
For more information on Bethlehem, visit these sites:
https://www.bethlehem-city.org/en/churchofthenativity
https://www.thisweekinpalestine.com/a-message-from-the-mayor-of-bethlehem-anton-salman/
https://www.welcometopalestine.com/destinations/bethlehem/bethlehem-city/