approx 6cm.

Handcrafted by the artisans of the Holy Land Handicraft Co-operative Society, Bethlehem.

The Israeli occupation was leading to a decline in tourism and increasing economic hardship in the area, and had begun to threaten the handicraft industry in Bethlehem. By buying these fairly traded ceramics, you are helping to preserve the centuries-old craft and design traditions of Palestine, and provide a means of countering the deterioration of the local handicrafts industry. This helps to alleviate local poverty, decrease unemployment, increase incomes, decrease emigration, and sustain the Palestinian handicraft industry.

approx 9cm.

Handcrafted by the artisans of the Holy Land Handicraft Co-operative Society, Bethlehem.

The Israeli occupation was leading to a decline in tourism and increasing economic hardship in the area, and had begun to threaten the handicraft industry in Bethlehem. By buying these fairly traded ceramics, you are helping to preserve the centuries-old craft and design traditions of Palestine, and provide a means of countering the deterioration of the local handicrafts industry. This helps to alleviate local poverty, decrease unemployment, increase incomes, decrease emigration, and sustain the Palestinian handicraft industry.

approx 11.5cm x 8cm

Hand crafted from olive wood by the artisans of the Holy Land Handicraft Co-operative Society, Bethlehem.

A fine example of the crafts and traditions of Palestine, these olive wood products help balance out the seasonal olive trade and so alleviate local poverty, decrease unemployment, increase incomes, decrease emigration, and sustain the Palestinian handicraft industry. They are all fairly traded, and some of the wood comes from the farmers supported by the  “Tress for Life” scheme, run by the Palestine Fair Trade Association.

approx 8cm x 9.5cm.

Handcrafted by economically disadvantaged artisan women

Cross stitch embroidery is a traditional craft of Palestinian women, many of whom are highly skilled in the art, and rely on this much needed supplement to their household incomes. In Palestine today, small collectives of women pool their resources to both buy their materials and sell their products.

Olive Co-operative purchases its embroidery from small women’s co-ops in the West Bank as well as bigger organisations such as the Ibdaa Cultural Centre and the Holy Land Handicraft Co-operative Society.

Best before end Jan 2012, but have been stored well.

The ‘Om Al-Fahem’ is a premium almond, and is not treated with chemicals in processing, so retains its full, natural flavour.

This variety, traditionally grown in the area as it thrives on the arid and rocky terrain, produces a large, sweet almond. Zaytoun almonds are sourced from a farmers cooperative in the Jenin area, and are fairly traded and pesticide-free.

Allergy info :- contains nuts (clearly!). Packed in a factory that handles peanuts, other nuts and sesame

Best before end Jan 2012, but have been stored well.

The ‘Om Al-Fahem’ is a premium almond, and is not treated with chemicals in processing, so retains its full, natural flavour.

This variety, traditionally grown in the area as it thrives on the arid and rocky terrain, produces a large, sweet almond. Zaytoun almonds are sourced from a farmers cooperative in the Jenin area, and are fairly traded and pesticide-free.

Allergy info :- contains nuts (clearly!), milk products and wheat. Packed in a factory that handles peanuts, other nuts and sesame

This variety, traditionally grown in the area as it thrives on the arid and rocky terrain, produces a large, sweet almond. Zaytoun almonds are sourced from a farmers cooperative in the Jenin area, and are now certified Organic and Fair Trade.

Will fit photo approx 10cm x 15cm (frame only, no glass or backing)

Hand crafted from olive wood by the artisans of the Holy Land Handicraft Co-operative Society, Bethlehem.

A fine example of the crafts and traditions of Palestine, these olive wood products help balance out the seasonal olive trade and so alleviate local poverty, decrease unemployment, increase incomes, decrease emigration, and sustain the Palestinian handicraft industry. They are all fairly traded, and some of the wood comes from the farmers supported by the  “Tress for Life” scheme, run by the Palestine Fair Trade Association.

Simple dove design Mother of Pearl earrings, with drop hook.

approx 2cm

Hand crafted  by the artisans of the Holy Land Handicraft Co-operative Society, Bethlehem.

Mother of Pearl carving was introduced in Palestine by Franciscan monks in the 14th century, and has been an important source of income, including for women.

A fine example of the crafts and traditions of Palestine, these farly traded Mother of Pearl products help balance out the seasonal olive trade and so alleviate local poverty, decrease unemployment, increase incomes, decrease emigration, and sustain the Palestinian handicraft industry.

approx 3cm

Hand crafted from olive wood by the artisans of the Holy Land Handicraft Co-operative Society, Bethlehem.

A fine example of the crafts and traditions of Palestine, these olive wood products help balance out the seasonal olive trade and so alleviate local poverty, decrease unemployment, increase incomes, decrease emigration, and sustain the Palestinian handicraft industry. They are all fairly traded, and some of the wood comes from the farmers supported by the  “Tress for Life” scheme, run by the Palestine Fair Trade Association.