This hand-crafted olive leaf cross pendant is a “one-of-a-kid” creation made by a Bethlehemite artisan.
olive leaves are collected and placed in a small “wax tree” in our workshop. The artisans coat the leaves in gypsum and then heat the gypsum molds in a furnace. the actual leaf is burnt out in the process, but it leaves behind a perfect cast. through centrifugal force, melted silver is then propelled into the mold cast. When cooled slight, the gypsum is broken away revealing a beautiful silver copy of each individual leaf.
As Christians the olive tree stands for the steadfast love of God, for the people of Palestine it has symbolized abundance, steadfastness, and rootedness to the land. The olive branch stands for our longing for the end of the chaos and for peace. As you wear this beautiful leaf, you hold a par of Palestine close to your heart.
“But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God.
I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever”
A special Olive Plate Zeit & Zaatar, perfect for serving olive oil and thyme (zeit & zaatar).
The plate is thoughtfully divided into two sections, making it ideal for dipping bread into olive oil and zaatar.
It features beautiful olive illustrations, adding a warm Mediterranean touch to your table.
Finished with a lead-free glaze, this plate is food-safe and suitable for everyday use. It is also dishwasher and microwave safe, combining practicality with handcrafted charm.
Bring a touch of the Holy Land into your home with this handcrafted Olive Wood Decorative Branch with Preserved Leaves and Glass Cover.
Made from genuine olive wood, each piece features a real olive leaf carefully preserved under a delicate glass cover, creating a striking blend of natural beauty and artisanal craftsmanship.
Perfect as a unique home décor piece, this olive wood branch captures the elegance of nature while honoring the symbolic significance of the olive tree, resilience, and heritage.
A meaningful gift or a captivating addition to any living space
This Original Glass Angel Ornament is a symbol of hope, resilience, and transformation.
Each piece is handcrafted from fragments of broken bottles and shattered glass collected from the rubble left behind during the Israeli invasion of Bethlehem.
At the “International Center of Bethlehem” art workshops, some of the poorest artisans in the Bethlehem region carefully gather these broken pieces and give them new life through their hands and creativity.
These angels tell the story of “the hopes and fears of all the years” that still live in the hearts of the people of Bethlehem today. The broken glass represents the fragility and brokenness of our world, but it also carries the message of renewal and incarnation.
Through His incarnation, God united the divine and the human, transforming what seemed worthless and hopeless into something whole and beautiful.
This spirit of transformation, born here in Bethlehem over two thousand years ago, continues to inspire us to find broken lives and shattered hopes and, through art, turn them into angels and works of beauty messengers of justice, peace, and human dignity.
Capture the fleeting beauty of Palestine’s springtime, with this exquisite, handcrafted glass Palestinian Anemone flower.
A delicate tribute to the wild anemones, that bloom briefly in spring, this piece symbolizes the resilience of the Palestinian spirit, and the enduring connection to the homeland.
Meticulously crafted, each glass flower is a unique work of art.
Celebrate the holiday season, with this delightful ceramic peace dove bell. Eco-Friendly and Durable. This ceramic peace dove bell, is not only beautiful, but also sustainable.
Made with lead-free glaze, it’s safe and can be enjoyed for years to come.
This Side Angel Ornament is a beautifully handcrafted piece made from recycled glass fragments, carefully gathered and transformed by artisans in Bethlehem.
Designed with a graceful side, facing angel form, it captures a sense of movement, serenity, and quiet strength.
The fragments represent the brokenness of the world, while the angel reflects renewal, faith, and the message of the Incarnation that what is broken can be made whole again.
A powerful and symbolic decoration, perfect for Christmas or as a thoughtful gift carrying a message of peace, dignity, and hope
These art pieces are made out of glass, Fragments of broken bottles thrown away or glass destroyed during the Israeli invasion of Bethlehem. Human hands pick them from among the rubble then assemble them together by some of the poorest of the poor in the Bethlehem region at the ICB art workshops. These art pieces tell all about “the hopes and fears of all the years” That people have in Bethlehem today. The broken glass pieces are a sign of the brokenness of our world, and it is also the reason for God to incarnate. Through his incarnation he brought the divine and the human back together, he picked what seems to be worthless and hopeless and transformed it into a beautiful and whole creation. It is this incarnation, which took place here in Bethlehem two thousand years ago, which gives us the strength to continue to look for broken lives and hopes and to transform them through art into angels and different art pieces, messengers of justice, peace, and dignity.
