These olive wood products are crafted in Bethlehem, Israel by the Giacaman Family. The, now, fourth generation of the family uses the olive branches pruned from olive groves for all of their carvings – trees are never cut down for the wood. The branches are dried for a year or more before the wood is ready for use. Great care is taken in selecting, drying and carving, to showcase the beautiful grains of each piece. Small cracks, imperfections and grain variation are part of their natural appeal.  Since each piece is individually cut, carved and assembled by hand there may be slight variations in color, texture and size as compared to the pictured items.  Approximate dimensions for each piece are provided as a guide.