artisans

Bethlehem Carvers

Striving for a better life in the West Bank, the men and women involved with Bethlehem Carvers skillfully find their way though political unrest and financial insecurity. Due to ongoing conflict, tourism has dwindled. This being a main source of income for artisans in the Bethlehem area, their families have suffered ...

UEMS

As West Bank artisans shape and mold olive wood, they know each unique item means more than money earned. Carved by their hands, each product is inspired. And for these craftspersons, creating their art is not just a matter of shaping a piece of olive wood, it’s a powerful testimony of hope delivered from one ...