Where does Bethlehem olive wood come from?
Hi, I'm considering getting an olive wood cross from the Holy Land. In the description, they say it's made from Bethlehem olive wood. Does that mean the wood comes from Bethlehem itself?
Share:
Comments (1)
Leave a Comment
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked with *
the artza box
Bring the Holy Land home. Handcrafted pieces from Israel, delivered to your door four times a year.
Carmen Slabbert
July 24, 2026 at 01:56 AM
Olive wood is native to Israel. Some olive trees date back 5000 years, like the oldest tree in Bethlehem. In the Holy Land, it is illegal to cut down the olive trees. When woodcarvers use olive wood, they use the prunings of the trees. Meaning they cut off branches and not the whole tree.