{"title":"Olive Wood","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"olive-wood-cooking-spoon-made-in-palestine","title":"Olive Wood Cooking Spoon Set — Hand-Carved in Bethlehem | 9.5\" \u0026 12.2\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOlive Wood Cooking Spoon Set — Hand-Carved in Bethlehem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Bethlehem, the Giacaman family has been carving olive wood since 1925. These spoons are theirs — each one cut from a single piece, the handle shaped to the grain rather than against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood comes from pruned branches. The tree keeps standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood never repeats itself. The swirling grain, the honey-and-amber shift along the handle, the small differences from one spoon to the next — that is the tree's own record, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive is a dense hardwood — it won't scratch a nonstick pan, won't hold onto garlic or onion, won't stain from tomato or turmeric. These are wooden cooking utensils built to be used daily, not displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree is the oldest argument for staying. This carries that argument into your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved in Bethlehem from natural olive wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall: 24 cm (9.5 in) long, 6 cm (2.4 in) head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge: 31 cm (12.2 in) long, 7 cm (2.8 in) head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, food-safe finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; oil occasionally with food-safe mineral oil to keep the wood from drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in grain and color; no two are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery set sold is dignified income for the carvers who keep this craft alive. 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This heart-shaped dish is one of theirs — hollowed from a single piece, the walls thinned by hand until the grain shows through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood never repeats itself. The swirling grain, the honey-and-amber shift across the surface, the small differences from one bowl to the next — that is the tree's own record, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wooden trinket dish for rings and earrings on a nightstand. A small serving bowl for olives, nuts, or salt at the table. Shallow enough to reach into without looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree is the oldest argument for staying. This carries that argument into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved in Bethlehem from a single piece of natural olive wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 cm × 11.4 cm × 2 cm (5 in × 4.5 in × 0.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, food-safe finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; oil occasionally with food-safe mineral or olive oil to keep the wood from drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in grain and color; no two are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one sold is dignified income for the carvers who keep this craft alive. 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This small bowl is one of theirs — turned from a single block, the walls thinned by hand until the grain runs clean around the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood never repeats itself. The swirling grain, the honey-and-amber shift across the surface, the small differences from one bowl to the next — that is the tree's own record, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wooden serving bowl for olives, nuts, salt or dipping oil. A catch-all dish for keys and rings by the door. Deep enough to hold, small enough to keep on the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree is the oldest argument for staying. This carries that argument into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved in Bethlehem from a single piece of natural olive wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.5 cm × 10.5 cm × 5 cm (4 in × 4 in × 2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, food-safe finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; oil occasionally with food-safe mineral or olive oil to keep the wood from drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in grain and color; no two are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one sold is dignified income for the carvers who keep this craft alive. 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This rectangular serving platter is one of theirs — cut from a single piece, the long grain running the full length of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood never repeats itself. The swirling grain, the honey-and-amber shift from one end to the other, the small differences between boards — that is the tree's own record, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong enough for a full mezze spread. Sturdy enough to cut on. Handsome enough to leave out. A wooden serving tray that works as a cheese board, a bread board, or a charcuterie platter — and looks like it belongs on the table between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree is the oldest argument for staying. This carries that argument onto your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved in Bethlehem from a single piece of natural olive wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 cm × 10.5 cm × 3 cm (12.5 in × 4 in × 1.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, food-safe finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; oil occasionally with food-safe mineral or olive oil to keep the wood from drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in grain and color; no two are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one sold is dignified income for the carvers who keep this craft alive. 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These five coasters are cross-sections of olive branch, cut and sanded by hand, with the live bark edge left on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree is the symbol of \u003cem\u003esumud (صمود)\u003c\/em\u003e — steadfastness. Rooted deeper than anything above ground, and harder to remove than an occupation would like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood never repeats itself. The high-contrast tiger-stripe grain, the honey-toned heartwood, the way each round comes out a slightly different shape — that is the tree's own record, not a flaw. No two coasters in the set will match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive is a dense hardwood, naturally resistant to odors, stains and moisture. These wooden drink coasters will take a hot cup and a cold glass without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree is the oldest argument for staying. This carries that argument onto your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 5, hand-cut in Bethlehem from natural olive wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 9–10 cm (3.5–4 in) across; natural live bark edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoothly sanded surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; oil occasionally with food-safe mineral oil or beeswax. Never soak or put in the dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in grain, shape and color; no two are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery set sold is dignified income for the carvers who keep this craft alive. 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This board is one of theirs — cut from a single piece, sanded by hand until the grain reads like a map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood never repeats itself. The swirling grain, the honey-and-amber shift from one end to the other, the small differences between boards — that is the tree's own record, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive is a dense hardwood. It resists odors, stains and moisture, which is why it has been the kitchen wood of this region for centuries. Use it as a wooden cutting board for bread and vegetables, or as a cheese board and charcuterie serving board when people come over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood comes from pruned branches and aged trees — the tree keeps standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree is the oldest argument for staying. 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His grandfather Elias opened the workshop in Bethlehem in 1925 — a few steps from the Church of the Nativity, in a city that has been carved, occupied, walled in, and still kept carving. Three generations later, Bassem works the same wood, with the same hands, in the same city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis jewelry box is his work.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach box is shaped from Palestinian olive wood — wood from trees that take over a century to mature, pruned by hand, dried naturally, formed by someone who has spent his life learning what the material can hold. The grain on every box is different. That is not a flaw. That is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe interior is lined in red velvet. The lid closes clean with a magnetic catch. It is made to hold things that matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003e100% natural Palestinian olive wood, sustainably harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterior: \u003c\/b\u003eRed velvet lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosure: \u003c\/b\u003eMagnetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eHand-polished, smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:  7 in × 4.25 in × 1.8 in (W × D × H) | 17.8 cm × 10.8 cm × 4.6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 16.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eBethlehem, Palestine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade by Blessings Giftshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Giacaman family has been carving olive wood in Bethlehem since 1925. Founded by Elias Giacaman, the workshop now runs through his son Jiries and grandson Bassem — three generations, one craft, one city. Their workshop sits steps from the Church of the Nativity and the Milk Grotto Church, in the heart of old Bethlehem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery piece leaves that workshop carrying the labor of those hands and the history of that land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis purchase puts money directly into their workshop. Nothing in between.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Handmade Goods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 24.0pt;\"\u003eEvery box is carved from a different piece of olive wood. The grain, tone, and color you receive will vary from what you see in the photos — that is the nature of the material, not a variation in quality. Dimensions are approximate. What you get is not a copy of something. It is the real thing. And of course, the box comes empty with no jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"olive wood cooking spoon making rajaeen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3763\/8479\/files\/Slide-1-1090x450.jpg?v=1756676571\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"olive wood for cooking spoon making rajaeen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3763\/8479\/files\/IMG_1540-500x500.jpg?v=1756676571\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rajaeen.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45109491236943,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3763\/8479\/files\/20260411_174726.jpg?v=1776555183"},{"product_id":"olive-wood-jewelry-box-ring-box-handmade-in-bethlehem-palestine","title":"Olive Wood Jewelry Box – Ring Box Handmade in Bethlehem, Palestine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOlive Wood Jewelry Box – Ring Box Handmade in Bethlehem, Palestine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBassem Giacaman learned to read olive wood grain before he could read Arabic. His grandfather Elias opened the workshop in Bethlehem in 1925 — a few steps from the Church of the Nativity, in a city that has been carved, occupied, walled in, and still kept carving. Three generations later, Bassem works the same wood, with the same hands, in the same city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis jewelry box is his work.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach box is shaped from Palestinian olive wood — wood from trees that take over a century to mature, pruned by hand, dried naturally, formed by someone who has spent his life learning what the material can hold. The grain on every box is different. That is not a flaw. That is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe interior is lined in red velvet. The lid closes clean with a magnetic catch. It is made to hold things that matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003e100% natural Palestinian olive wood, sustainably harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterior: \u003c\/b\u003eRed velvet lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosure: \u003c\/b\u003eMagnetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eHand-polished, smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:  2.25 in × 2.5 in × 1.75 in (W × D × H) | 5.5 cm × 6.5 cm × 4.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 16.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eBethlehem, Palestine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade by Blessings Giftshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Giacaman family has been carving olive wood in Bethlehem since 1925. 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These two hearts are cut from a single block and never separated — carved so they hold each other without glue, without a join, without anything holding them but the shape itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood never repeats itself. The swirling grain, the honey-and-amber shift across the surface, the small differences from one pair to the next — that is the tree's own record, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall enough to close a hand around. A wooden heart carving for a desk, a shelf, a windowsill — or a handmade olive wood gift for someone who would understand why two things carved from the same tree cannot be pulled apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree is the oldest argument for staying. 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This candlestick is one of theirs: a taper holder shaped from a single piece, its body cut in a slow spiral that follows the grain instead of fighting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood never repeats itself. The swirling grain, the honey-and-amber shift in color, the small differences from one piece to the next — that is the tree's own record, not a flaw. Set a candle in it and the light catches all of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree is the oldest argument for staying. 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The cities that are still standing, and the ones that were emptied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis map is carved in Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, by Blessings Giftshop. The Giacaman family has worked olive wood there since 1925, a few steps from the Church of the Nativity — three generations, one craft, one city that has been walled in and kept carving anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood takes over a century to mature. It is pruned by hand, dried slowly, and worked by someone who has spent his life learning what it can hold. The grain runs differently through every piece, so no two maps are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a removable layered base. 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Yours will not match the photo exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits a prayer space, a dinner table, or a gift box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small enough to send, solid enough to keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMade by Blessings Giftshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Giacaman family has been carving olive wood in Bethlehem since 1925. Founded by Elias Giacaman, the workshop now runs through his son Jiries and grandson Bassem. It sits in old Bethlehem, near the Church of the Nativity and the Milk Grotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis purchase puts money directly into their workshop. Nothing in between.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Handmade Goods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery holder is turned from a different piece of olive wood. The grain, tone, and colour will vary from the photographs — that is the material, not a difference in quality. 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