{"product_id":"genuine-olive-wood-god-bless-our-home-heart-plaque-carved-olive-branches-bethlehem-6-5-inch","title":"Genuine Olive Wood God Bless Our Home Heart Plaque with Carved Olive Branches, Bethlehem 6.5 inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOlive Wood God Bless Our Home Heart Plaque with Carved Olive Branches, Bethlehem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hand-carved olive wood heart plaque from Bethlehem, 16.4 x 14.8 x 2 cm (6.46 x 5.83 x 0.79 inches), 190 grams. Raised cursive lettering reads \"God Bless Our Home\". Two olive branches are carved directly out of the wood and applied to the upper corners as a frame, giving the piece a softer, more natural feel than our medallion versions. A small gold sunburst container at the bottom holds a sealed capsule of real Bethlehem frankincense. Pre-installed brass triangle hanger on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;width:35%;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eGenuine Holy Land olive wood heart plaque, hand carved with raised cursive lettering, hand carved olive branch corners, sealed Bethlehem frankincense capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eBethlehem, Holy Land\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003e6.46\" H x 5.83\" W x 0.79\" D (16.4 x 14.8 x 2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003e190g (6.7oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eRaised cursive God Bless Our Home lettering, two hand carved olive branches at upper corners, gold sunburst frankincense container at bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eNatural, food-safe olive oil rub, organic grain variation across pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eMade By\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003e3rd generation Christian artisan families, Bethlehem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eHanger \/ Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eBrass triangle hanger pre-installed on the back, fits any single nail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eSuited for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eHousewarming, wedding, anniversary, Christmas, Easter, baptism, interfaith homes, kitchen or entryway blessing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eGift-ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf6f1;border-left:4px solid #c8a96e;padding:18px 20px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eFrom Where I am Sitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f;font-size:15px\"\u003eThis is the version of our heart plaque without a saint or Madonna medallion on it. People order this when they want the home blessing message and the Bethlehem provenance, but the recipient is interfaith, less observant, or a friend they are not sure about icon preference for. The carved olive branches at the corners do the work the medallion would have done, with no specific religious figure to navigate. Easier to give. Same olive wood, same workshop, same frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f5f0;border:1px solid #e0ddd5;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:14px\"\u003eCarved in Bethlehem\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f5f0;border:1px solid #e0ddd5;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:14px\"\u003eHand Carved Olive Branches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f5f0;border:1px solid #e0ddd5;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSealed Frankincense Capsule\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe story of this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive branches at the upper corners are carved from a separate piece of olive wood and applied to the heart, not pressed or stamped, which is why each pair has slightly different leaf positions. Olive branches as a Christian symbol of peace go back to Genesis 8 and the dove returning to Noah, and they show up in early Bethlehem icon work as a side decoration to home blessing pieces. The wood comes from olive groves in Beit Sahour, on the eastern edge of Bethlehem, pruned in late 2025 and air dried 14 months before the carvers cut the heart blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople give this to interfaith couples, to neighbors who are not sure they want a saint figure on their wall, and to friends moving into a first apartment. It is the most-given variant of our heart plaques because the recipient does not need to be Catholic or Orthodox to want it on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eAre the olive branches carved into the wood or applied separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eCarved from a second piece of olive wood and pegged into the heart from behind. Each pair has slightly different leaf positions, the carvers do them by eye, never by template.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this and your other God Bless Our Home heart plaques?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe other heart plaques carry a metal medallion (Madonna and Child or Holy Family) in the upper right corner. This one has hand carved olive branches in both upper corners instead of a religious figure medallion. It is the version we recommend for interfaith homes or when you are not sure of the recipient's denomination preference. Wood, lettering, frankincense capsule, brass hanger and overall size are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eDoes the frankincense capsule lose its scent over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe capsule is sealed so the scent fades very slowly, by design. Faint at arm's length, stronger up close. The resin itself stays viable for years inside the capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eHow do I care for olive wood over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eWipe with a dry cotton cloth. Once a year, rub a drop of olive oil into the wood with your finger to keep the grain alive. Keep out of direct sunlight or radiator heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep out of direct sunlight or radiator heat. A drop of olive oil rubbed into the wood once a year keeps the grain alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Zuluf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48696928141531,"sku":"WH014","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1273\/6519\/files\/genuine-olive-wood-god-bless-our-home-heart-plaque-carved-olive-branches-bethlehem-6-5-inch-main.png?v=1777284405","url":"https:\/\/zuluf.com\/products\/genuine-olive-wood-god-bless-our-home-heart-plaque-carved-olive-branches-bethlehem-6-5-inch","provider":"Zuluf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}