Olive Wood Animal Ornaments | Set of 5 | Handcrafted from Palestine

€15,00

This set of 5 handcrafted olive wood animal ornaments, made in Bethlehem offers a unique and meaningful addition to your holiday decor or home accents. Choose between camels or donkeys, each intricately carved by traditional artisans using high-quality, sustainably sourced olive wood. The natural grain and texture of the wood give each ornament its own unique beauty and charm. These mini ornaments come strung on natural string, ready to be displayed or gifted. Each set is packed by individuals with special needs to help them generate an income. Additionally, your purchase helps support the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative, which sustains 36 small workshops and provides livelihood for artisans in Palestine. This set is perfect for those seeking handmade, fair-trade, and eco-friendly gifts with a cultural touch. Dimensions : 5 x 4 cm | 2 x 1.4 in each Set of 5 All purchases from Handmade Palestine support fair trade artisans sustaining their livelihoods and we donate profits from every purchase to a local not-for-profit to plant trees and protect Palestine’s environment.

THE ETHOS

In the face of systemic economic closure, the act of making is an act of resistance. Our Traditional Craft track is anchored in the preservation of the Palestinian identity through the hands of the people. This is not mass-produced "folk art"—it is the survival of the master-craftsman.

THE PILLARS

1. **The Women’s Cooperative**: Featuring the work of *Manjel Ma'qoud*, a female-led embroidery guild formed in response to the economic suffocation of 2024. Their Tatreez is a living language of village history.
2. **Hebron Fire & Earth**: Hand-blown Phoenician glass and hand-painted ceramics from the last family workshops in Hebron, utilizing techniques refined over five centuries.
3. **Bethlehem Olive Wood**: Carved from the prunings of ancient trees, ensuring the tree's health while providing livelihoods to the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative.

THE COMMITMENT
Every piece in this collection is a direct-from-source empowerment. We donate profits from every purchase to local not-for-profits like *Mashjar Juthour* to plant native trees and protect the Palestinian environment.