{"product_id":"hand-carved-olive-wood-holiday-ornament","title":"Hand Carved Olive Wood Holiday Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis olive wood christmas ornament handmade is handcrafted by skilled Christian artisans in Jerusalem. Made from genuine olive wood, each piece is unique with natural grain patterns. Ships worldwide with free US shipping on orders over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Ornament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 cm H x 2.0 cm W x 2.0 cm D (2.6\" x 0.8\" x 0.8\"), weight ~9g. Hand carved from a single piece of olive wood, so each ornament varies slightly in shape and grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold one of these and you'll feel it right away. It's small, barely bigger than your thumb, but there's a weight to it that plastic ornaments just don't have. That's genuine olive wood from the Holy Land, carved by hand in Bethlehem, and it hangs on your tree with a kind of quiet presence that's hard to explain until you see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're shopping for christmas ornaments and want something that actually means something, this is it. No factory, no mold. Someone sat down with a block of wood and shaped this by hand. At $2.50, people order a dozen at a time and I completely understand why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are ornaments hand carved the same way they've been made here for generations. The grain on each one is different. You'll never get two that look exactly alike, and that's the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Our Family to Yours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi, I'm Elias. I grew up watching these ornaments come to life in workshops a few streets from where I sit now, and I've been running this shop since 2007. When I describe olive wood hand carved pieces for sale, I'm not reading off a catalog. I'm talking about things I've held in my own hands since I was a kid. Every one of these ships straight from our family operation here in Bethlehem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✌ Handmade in Bethlehem\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📜 Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🚚 Free US Shipping $100+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🔄 30-Day Free Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Hand carved from genuine Holy Land olive wood, made in Bethlehem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Dimensions: 6.5 x 2 x 2 cm, Weight: 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Every piece has its own grain pattern, no two are the same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Comes with a golden hanging string, ready for the tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Includes original Zuluf Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fair trade, handmade christmas tree ornaments made direct from our workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No trees harmed, wood sourced from annual pruning of living trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Made by Christian artisan families in Bethlehem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine Holy Land Olive Wood, hand carved in Bethlehem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBethlehem, Holy Land\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 x 2 x 2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging String\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden string included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZuluf Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade By\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristian artisan families, 3rd generation carvers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFair trade, factory-direct, no middlemen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect As a Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA teacher from Ohio ordered fifteen of these last December, one for each student in her Sunday school class. She emailed me afterward to say the kids were more excited about the wooden ones than anything else on the tree. That stuck with me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese work as an ornaments christmas gift, a small ornaments baptism gift, or just something thoughtful you tuck into a card. They're light enough to mail in an envelope if you need to. Free US shipping over $100 makes it easy to stock up for everyone on your list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🎄 Christmas Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🎁 Baptism Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🙏 Confirmation Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Easter Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e💒 Wedding Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🏠 Stocking Stuffer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e⛱ First Communion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders over $100 ship free to anywhere in the US, and we ship worldwide. Most orders go out from Jerusalem, Israel directly to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost christmas tree ornaments wooden pieces you find online are factory-pressed somewhere, sanded smooth by machine, identical to the ten thousand next to them. Ours aren't. Each of these is shaped by hand, by the same Christian artisan families in Bethlehem who have been doing this work for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive wood itself comes from annual pruning of living trees. Nobody cuts anything down for this. The families take what the trees give up each year and turn it into something worth keeping, and that's been the rhythm here for three generations at least.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI find that harder and harder to say about most things I see for sale. These handmade holiday ornaments carry a specific place in them, a specific set of hands. That matters to me, and I think it matters to the people who hang them on their trees year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n🚚 Free US shipping on orders over $100\u003cbr\u003e\n🌎 Ships worldwide, direct from Bethlehem and Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003e\n🔄 30-day free returns, no questions asked\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐ 970+ five-star reviews from customers across 50+ countries\u003cbr\u003e\n📜 Certificate of Authenticity included with every order\u003cbr\u003e\n✌ Fair trade, hand carved, family-run since 2007\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood is low maintenance. If it starts looking a little dry after a few seasons, just rub a small drop of olive oil into it with a cloth. Don't soak it in water and don't leave it sitting in direct heat for long stretches. That's about all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIs this actually from Bethlehem or just marketed that way?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYeah, genuinely. I've packed hundreds of these myself. The families carving them are the same ones my dad built relationships with years ago, they're based right there in Bethlehem. Not a warehouse operation. Not \"inspired by\" or \"made in the tradition of.\" Actual artisan families, actual olive wood from the Holy Land. I'd stake the shop's reputation on it, and honestly with 970+ reviews I can't afford to fudge that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHow big is this ornament?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBarely bigger than your thumb. Small enough to hang without weighing down a branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIs it real olive wood or does it just have that look?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eReal olive wood, not a veneer, not a stain. You'll see the grain when you hold it, every one comes out a little different because of it, that's kind of the whole point with hand carved pieces like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWould this work as a gift, does it come packaged nicely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSo here's the thing, we do include a certificate of authenticity with orders, which honestly makes the gift land better than just the ornament alone. People see that and they get it. It's not just a decoration, it's verifiably handmade in Bethlehem. Pretty standard otherwise, ships in a couple days usually. Free shipping if you're over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDoes the carving hold up or does it chip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOlive wood's actually pretty dense, it holds detail well. The hand carved angels and crosses we do have been around in people's collections for years without issues, I've had customers come back to order more after a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zuluf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51509328969897,"sku":"ORN008","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/0947\/9849\/files\/olive-wood-ornament-bethlehem-orn008.png?v=1793919898","url":"https:\/\/maxoutlet.shop\/products\/hand-carved-olive-wood-holiday-ornament","provider":"Sterling Grove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}