Olive Wood Bowl 5"

This beautifully hand carved little olive wood bowl brings a sense of Palestinian steadfastness and artistry to your home. Deeply intertwined with the history and identity of the Palestinian people, the olive tree represents their deeply spiritual and enduring presence in the land.

5" Diameter, 2" deep. Hand wash only. No two are alike.

A valuable wood species, olive wood crafts (and oil) are an essential part of the Palestinian economy. Harvested from the branches of olive trees that have been pruned at the completion of olive-picking season, it takes a six-step process and 45 days for one piece of wood to become a beautiful piece of art. It takes six to seven years of training in order to become professional olive wood craftsperson.

The Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative, a certified fair-trade cooperative, founded in 1981, is based in Beit Sahour near Bethlehem and is working to alleviate poverty and to assist artisans in the marketing of products.