This willow figurines nativity set is handcrafted by skilled Christian artisans in Bethlehem. Made from genuine olive wood, each piece is unique with natural grain patterns. Size: 14 inch. Ships worldwide with free US shipping on orders over $50.
About This Nativity Set
There's a moment when you set this out on a mantel or a side table and just stop. The stable, the figures, the way the grain runs through each piece differently. It catches you. That's what 14 inches of hand-carved olive wood from Bethlehem does when it's done right.
This is an extra-large complete Christmas scene. Twelve figurines, ranging from 2 to 8 inches tall, plus a stable creche with a palm tree, arched window, radiant star, and a decorative ladder. Brick-style base and back wall. The wood's hand-polished so you can actually see the grain, every swirl and tone variation that makes each piece its own thing.
If you're looking for nativities hand carved from real olive wood, this is the one. Not a resin casting, not a factory print. Someone sat down with a tool and made this, in the same city where the story happened.
From Our Family to Yours
Hi, I'm Elias. I grew up handling these sets, wrapping them, carrying them out to the workshop families who carved them. This olive wood handcarved nativity is one of those pieces I actually stop and look at before I pack it. Every figure has a face. Every face has something in it. Ships directly from us, no middlemen involved.
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Features & Details
- ✓ Genuine Holy Land olive wood, hand-carved and hand-polished
- ✓ 14" x 12" stable creche with palm tree, arched window, radiant star, and decorative ladder
- ✓ Brick-style base and back wall
- ✓ 12 figurines included: Baby Jesus in manger, Virgin Mary, Joseph, three Wise Men, a shepherd, an angel, donkey, ox, and sheep
- ✓ Figurines range from 2" to 8" tall
- ✓ Carved facial expressions and flowing garment details on each figure
- ✓ Natural grain and tone variations, no two pieces look identical
- ✓ Handcrafted by Christian artisan families in Bethlehem
- ✓ Available in three options: figurines only, stable only, or complete set with figurines
Product Specifications
| Material |
Genuine Holy Land Olive Wood |
| Origin |
Bethlehem, Holy Land |
| Stable Size |
14" wide x 12" tall |
| Figurine Heights |
2" to 8" tall (12 figurines total) |
| Finish |
Hand-polished, natural grain visible |
| Variants |
Figurines only, Nativity stable only, or complete Nativity with Figurines |
| Made By |
Christian artisan families, Bethlehem |
| Price Range |
$165.00 to $600.00 depending on option |
Perfect As a Gift
A pastor in Ohio ordered one of these for his church's new building. Told me he wanted something real on the altar at Christmas, not plastic from a box store. That's the kind of order that sticks with you.
This works as a nativities christmas gift, obviously. But people also order it for baptisms, confirmations, weddings, even Easter. It's the kind of piece that goes on a shelf and stays there for decades. If you're looking for a nativities gift idea that actually means something, this is it. Free US shipping on orders over $50, and we ship worldwide.
🎄 Christmas Gift
🎁 Baptism Gift
🙏 Confirmation Gift
💒 Wedding Gift
🌹 Easter Gift
⛰ Church or Altar Display
The Story Behind It
Most nativity sets you find online are factory-made somewhere, painted quickly, packed in foam. Ours aren't. The families who carve these have been doing it for three generations, working out of small workshops a short walk from Manger Square.
The olive wood comes from annual pruning of living trees. Nobody's cutting anything down. The branches that would've been discarded become the stable, the shepherd, the wise men. There's something right about that, at least to me.
We work factory-direct with these artisan families. Your order goes straight to them. No importing warehouse, no reseller margin. That's how we keep the pricing honest and keep those workshops running.
Shipping & Guarantee
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🌎 Ships worldwide direct from Bethlehem
🔄 30-day free returns, no questions asked
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Care Instructions
Olive wood is low maintenance. If it starts looking a little dry after years of display, rub a small drop of olive oil into it with a soft cloth and it'll come right back. Don't soak it in water and don't leave it sitting in direct sun for long stretches. That's really about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this actually made from real olive wood?
Real olive wood. Not a veneer, not a stain to make pine look fancy. You can see the grain shift on every single piece because they're all carved separately by hand in Bethlehem.
Can I order a bunch of these for our church gift shop, any kind of deal on multiples?
So yeah, we do work with churches on larger orders, it happens more than you'd think around October and November. Shoot me an email directly, elias@zuluf.com, and we can figure something out. I'll be honest, I can't always promise a huge discount because these are hand-carved and there's a real ceiling on how fast the families can produce them... anyway, reach out and we'll talk. We've had church orders anywhere from 10 pieces to like 60, it just depends on timing.
Is this a good gift or is it one of those things that looks better in photos?
Honestly it photographs well but it's better in person, the grain does something in real light that the camera just doesn't catch. I'd say it's probably one of the stronger gifts we carry for that reason.
Does it come gift ready or do I need to do something with the packaging?
Pretty standard box, packed with protective material so nothing shifts around in transit. Not a fancy ribbon situation, it's more functional than decorative, so if you're gifting it you might want to rewrap.
How many pieces are actually in the set?
Twelve figurines plus the stable. Stable's got a palm tree, arched window, a star, decorative ladder. Figurines range from about 2 inches up to 8.