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Meet our Artisans: Olive Wood Workers

Bethlehem has a rich history of olive wood working, which we proudly bring to you around the work through our olive wood kitchen collection! We visited one studio to meet the workers and learn mor...

Olive Wood Crafting: Traditional Arts and Crafts in Bethlehem, Palestine

In Bethlehem, the ancient tradition of olive wood crafting not only reflects rich cultural heritage but also provides vital livelihoods. Supporting these artisans helps preserve this resilient and ...

Best Ways to Care for your Olive Wood Products

Olive wood products are some of the most beautiful and intricate items you can fill your home with. But it’s important to properly care for your products to help them last for years and keep them ...

Discover the Beauty of Olive Wood from Bethlehem: A Time-Honored Tradition from Palestinian Artisans

Every October, a unique ritual unfolds, as Palestinians come together to partake in the annual olive harvest. It's a time when families unite, setting aside days off from their usual routines to jo...

Olive Wood Nativities from Bethlehem: An Ages-Old Tradition for the Most Meaningful Nativity in the World

Our limited-edition Olive Wood Nativities from Bethlehem are more than decorations—they’re part of a centuries-old tradition crafted from sustainable olive wood by skilled Palestinian artisans. Eac...

Meet the Olive Woodworkers Crafting Palestinian History

Beginning in 1971, Issa started his journey in handcrafting holding cross carvings from Palestinian olive wood. His family business grew in 1997 when Issa’s son Tony joined the team, and the two co...

The Olive Harvest in Palestine

It's a magical time of year in Palestine. The universities even have a day off for students to help their families in the Harvest. It's not uncommon for kids to miss school throughout the month as ...

Adopt an Olive Tree—A Living Gift of Heritage & Hope

Adopt an Olive Tree in Palestine – A Living Gift Support Palestinian heritage and give a meaningful, sustainable gift by adopting an olive tree at Mashjar Juthour. When you adopt an olive tree, you...

Olive Oil Soap: The benefits, how to make at home? and more

Before soap was invented, ancient Egyptians used olive oil to clean their skin. Dirt on the skin would stick to the oil and both would be scraped off. The first castile olive oil soap was made in M...