Olive Wood Gifts

Olive Wood gifts go back a long ways in history.

The carving of Olive Wood into crosses and other religious objects is a tradition which goes back at least sixteen-hundred years. The unique practice began in Bethlehem, during the 4th century when monks showed the local inhabitants how to carve Olive Wood, an art that has persisted in the Holy Land.

Many of our gifts are handmade!

This wood, unlike others types of wood does not require complicated machinery or instruments with which to carve. Since almost the beginning, hand tools have been sufficient to carve Rosaries, Crosses, Crucifixes, Rosary Beads, etc.

We offer the finest olive wood gifts in the world, many of which have been hand carved by Palestinian Christians. Browse our selection of carvings, statues, pictures, rosary boxes, and more.