Every single item is made in Beit Sahour — a small town right next to Bethlehem in the West Bank, Palestine. Beit Sahour is historically known as the Shepherd’s Field, where the angels announced the birth of Jesus. It’s one of the oldest continuously inhabited Christian communities on earth.

We’re not sourcing from China and slapping “Holy Land” labels on things. The olive wood is cut in the Holy Land, carved in our Bethlehem workshop by local artisans, and shipped directly to you.

Over 20 Christian artisan families in Beit Sahour and the surrounding Bethlehem area. Most of these families have been carving olive wood for generations. When you buy from Zuluf, you’re supporting real people in the Holy Land who have chosen to stay and preserve this 2,000-year-old craft.

Yes. Zuluf was founded in 2007 by Elias Zuluf, a Palestinian Christian from Beit Sahour. Our entire team, our artisan families, and our roots are in the Christian community of Bethlehem. Faith is not a marketing angle for us — it’s who we are.

Three reasons: Authenticity, transparency, and impact.

Many olive wood gifts sold online come from manufacturers in China or India with no real connection to the Holy Land — just a label. We manufacture directly in Beit Sahour: no middlemen, no import chains, no shortcuts. We’ve been doing this since 2007, were named Palestine Exporter of the Year in 2017, and have 970+ verified reviews from customers who’ve held the work in their hands.

Since 2007 — 19 years of shipping handmade olive wood gifts from Bethlehem to customers around the world. We’ve survived wars, COVID, and everything in between. We’re still here, still carving, still shipping.

We use Holy Land olive wood — sourced from old olive trees in Palestine. Olive wood is extremely dense and hard, giving it those beautiful dark grain patterns. No two items look exactly the same. We only use wood from trees that have stopped producing fruit or been pruned — no healthy olive trees are cut down.

Genuinely handmade. Our artisans shape, carve, and finish each piece by hand. Slight variations between identical products confirm they’re made by people, not machines.

Olive wood does not like extreme dryness. In dry climates, occasionally rub a small amount of food-grade olive oil onto the surface. Keep away from direct heat and prolonged sunlight. For kitchen items, hand-wash only — no dishwasher.

We do some custom work, mainly for larger orders (churches, gift shops, religious organizations). Contact us with what you have in mind and we’ll let you know if it’s possible.

Yes — we work with churches, Catholic schools, retreat centers, and religious organizations regularly. Bulk pricing for orders of 20+ units. Get in touch for a quote.

Delivery typically takes 2–8 weeks from the date your order ships. We’re shipping from Bethlehem, Palestine. Most orders arrive closer to the 2–4 week mark, but customs clearance can sometimes add time.

Yes — free shipping on orders over $50 to the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. Other countries have a shipping fee calculated at checkout.

We ship to 30+ countries worldwide including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand, and most of Western Europe.

Possibly, depending on your country. Most smaller orders (under $50–$100) clear customs without fees. Any customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility. We ship from Palestine (PS) and all packages are declared accurately.

Yes. Once your order ships, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a tracking number. Tracking updates may be sparse during international transit — don’t panic if you don’t see movement for a few days.

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for items in their original, unused condition. International return shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility. Contact us first before sending anything back.

Take a photo of the damaged item and packaging and send it to us within 7 days of delivery. We’ll send a replacement or issue a refund — your choice.

If you catch it within 24 hours, contact us immediately. After 24 hours, orders may already be packed and handed off to our shipping partner.

Most items are individually boxed, ready to give as gifts. Add a personal message in the order notes at checkout and we’ll include a handwritten card. No extra charge.

A hand-carved olive wood rosary, a small olive wood cross, or a Mary and Child figurine. Browse our Rosaries and Crosses.

A small olive wood Holy Family figurine, a nativity set, or anointing oil from Jerusalem — some families use it during the ceremony itself.

Olive wood nativity sets, Christmas ornaments carved as bells, stars, and the Holy Family, and olive wood crosses. Order early — shipping takes 2–8 weeks.

Olive wood crosses and crucifixes, Holy Family figures, rosaries, and for priests, anointing oils from Jerusalem.

For priests: pure nard anointing oil from Jerusalem, olive wood crucifixes, or a nativity set. For religious sisters: olive wood rosaries or a Madonna and Child statue.

We’re a registered Palestinian business. Elias Zuluf lives in Beit Sahour. We received the Palestinian Authority’s Exporter of the Year award in 2017. Same workshop since 2007, 970+ verified reviews. Read Elias’s story.

Yes. Zuluf runs on Shopify. All payments are processed securely. We never see or store your credit card details. PayPal is also available.

Yes — directly. Every purchase pays the wages of the artisan family who carved your item. The Christian population of Bethlehem has shrunk dramatically in recent decades. This is not charity — it’s commerce that happens to also do good.

Beit Sahour is a small town immediately east of Bethlehem in the West Bank, Palestine — traditionally identified as the Shepherd’s Field where the angels announced the birth of Christ.

Yes — Exporter of the Year 2017 by the Palestinian Authority government. Plus a 4.84-star rating across 970+ verified customer reviews.