Palestinian Territory Occupied, 19th Oct 2024 - The Crafts City, a leading online platform for traditional craftsmanship, is proud to announce the launch of its exclusive collection of handcrafted ...

The sign above the display of wood carvings states “Gifts from the Holyland, Bethlehem Wood.” The proprietor of this trove of handmade treasures is Gasan Gattas, and he has been traveling to ...

On the other side, the olive wood carving trade is directly tied to Bethlehem's tourism, so when tourism decreases, it affects the entire economic life of the town. According to Juda Markos, Minister ...

webrns bethlehem-artisans02 20171219 This nativity scene, created by and for sale at the Blessings Gift Shop, costs thousands of dollars. RNS photo by Michele Chabin ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) ... Amir Michael Giacaman opened his store, “Il Bambino,” which sells olive wood carvings and other souvenirs, for the first time since Oct. 7.