This olive wood pocket cross is a meaningful keepsake handcrafted in Bethlehem by the Giacaman family, master woodcarvers with generations of tradition behind their work. Designed to be held, carried, or kept close, it serves as a simple, personal reminder of faith, comfort, and reflection in everyday life. Each cross is carved from olive wood sourced from pruned branches, never cut from living trees, honoring a sustainable practice rooted in respect for the land.

The Giacaman family, led by Ibrahim Giacaman, a fourth-generation Christian woodcarver, runs the largest olive wood factory in Israel. Ibrahim learned the craft from his father and grandfather and refined his artistry through studies in Bethlehem and at the Academy of Fine Art in Florence. Today, he works alongside his father, brothers, and sons, personally creating designs and finishing each piece by hand.

Every cross is individually carved, polished, and unique, with natural variations in grain, texture, and markings that reflect the character of the olive wood itself. Presented in a gift box, it makes a thoughtful keepsake or gift with deep meaning and lasting significance.

 **Because of the handmade nature of these ornaments, each is unique and may vary from the photo**