SMALL GROTTO CARVED IN BRANCH
This small grotto is handcrafted in Bethlehem by the Giacaman Family, master olive wood carvers whose work carries generations of tradition and artistry. Ibrahim Giacaman, a fourth-generation Christian woodcarver, shapes each piece with care alongside his father, Salem, who together run the largest olive wood factory in Israel. Ibrahim first learned to carve from his father and grandfather, Elias, later studying art and sculpture in Bethlehem and at the Academy of Fine Art in Florence, Italy. Today, he works alongside his father, brothers, and sons, creating all designs and personally finishing and polishing each piece.
Each grotto is carved from olive wood sourced from branches pruned from olive groves, never from cut-down trees. The branches are naturally dried for a year or more before carving begins, allowing the wood to reach its full character. Great care is taken in selecting and shaping each piece to highlight the beautiful natural grain of the olive wood. Small cracks, knots, and variations in texture are part of its authentic charm, making every item truly one of a kind.
*Because of the handmade nature of these ornaments, each grotto is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.
This small grotto is handcrafted in Bethlehem by the Giacaman Family, master olive wood carvers whose work carries generations of tradition and artistry. Ibrahim Giacaman, a fourth-generation Christian woodcarver, shapes each piece with care alongside his father, Salem, who together run the largest olive wood factory in Israel. Ibrahim first learned to carve from his father and grandfather, Elias, later studying art and sculpture in Bethlehem and at the Academy of Fine Art in Florence, Italy. Today, he works alongside his father, brothers, and sons, creating all designs and personally finishing and polishing each piece.
Each grotto is carved from olive wood sourced from branches pruned from olive groves, never from cut-down trees. The branches are naturally dried for a year or more before carving begins, allowing the wood to reach its full character. Great care is taken in selecting and shaping each piece to highlight the beautiful natural grain of the olive wood. Small cracks, knots, and variations in texture are part of its authentic charm, making every item truly one of a kind.
*Because of the handmade nature of these ornaments, each grotto is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.
Original: $41.00
-65%$41.00
$14.35Description
This small grotto is handcrafted in Bethlehem by the Giacaman Family, master olive wood carvers whose work carries generations of tradition and artistry. Ibrahim Giacaman, a fourth-generation Christian woodcarver, shapes each piece with care alongside his father, Salem, who together run the largest olive wood factory in Israel. Ibrahim first learned to carve from his father and grandfather, Elias, later studying art and sculpture in Bethlehem and at the Academy of Fine Art in Florence, Italy. Today, he works alongside his father, brothers, and sons, creating all designs and personally finishing and polishing each piece.
Each grotto is carved from olive wood sourced from branches pruned from olive groves, never from cut-down trees. The branches are naturally dried for a year or more before carving begins, allowing the wood to reach its full character. Great care is taken in selecting and shaping each piece to highlight the beautiful natural grain of the olive wood. Small cracks, knots, and variations in texture are part of its authentic charm, making every item truly one of a kind.
*Because of the handmade nature of these ornaments, each grotto is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.
