Nativities

This peaceful and joyous 8-piece nativity set displays the timeless Christmas story. Hand-carved from natural albizia wood*, each piece is then whitewashed, and painted by hand to create this work of art, dramatically framed by a star-accented arch. FREE SHIPPING (US domestic).

• Handmade in Indonesia
• Materials: albizia wood*
• Dimensions: Arch: 11 in. H x 18 in. W; Tallest figure: 5.5 in. H

*Albizia wood (Paraserianthes falcataria), also known as sengon wood, is a fast-growing pioneer wood, extremely lightweight and soft for our artisans to create these lovely crafts.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Indonesia.

This seven-piece set features elongated albizia wood figures in a contemporary design and intricate hand-painted detailing in traditional patterns. Sustainable and lightweight, the wood is hand carved and sanded to a smooth finish. FREE SHIPPING (U.S. Domestic)

• Handmade in Indonesia
• Materials: responsibly harvested albizia wood
• Dimensions: tallest figure is 6.5 in. tall x 1.6 in. diameter

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Indonesia.

This bright and colorful nativity scene brings fun and artistry together. Each terracotta figure is molded and painted by hand in bright tones. The 8-piece set includes the Holy Family, the 3 Magi, and 2 barnyard companions.

• Handmade in Peru
• Material: terracotta
• Measurements: tallest figure is 4 in. H
  

Lovingly handcrafted by artisans with Intercrafts Peru, a cooperative with more than 700 makers who come together to strengthen communities by providing access to health care, loans, advances, and training while preserving traditional crafts.

This handcrafted manger scene is made from a base of wire, then inset with beautiful capiz shell* to highlight each of the figures. Perfect for small spaces!

• Handmade in the Philippines
• Materials: bronze–plated brass, capiz shell
  
• Dimensions: 6.5 in. L x 5 in. H x 2 in. D
  

*Capiz shell, also known as windowpane oyster, is a bivalve marine mollusk in the family of Placunidae. They are edible, but valued more for their shells. The shells have been used for thousands of years as a glass substitute because of their durability and translucence.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in the Philippines.

This unique Nativity set includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, three farm animals, an angel, two visitors, and the three magi in a sleek, modern sculpture set hand-carved from natural color soapstone. These 12-piece set comes with a barn, handmade from dried banana fiber. FREE SHIPPING (U.S. Domestic)

• Handmade in Kenya
• Materials: natural color soapstone, dried banana fiber
• Approximate dimensions: 5.5 in. tall for largest piece; barn is 5.5 in. x 9.5 in. x 3 in.
  

This olive wood nativity scene is a must-have for your Christmas decorations and nativity collectors alike! Its small size makes it perfect for your mantle, entryway or even your desk. Complete with abstract, stationary figures and traditional design features. Expect wood grain differences.

• Handmade in the Holy Land, Palestine
• Materials: sustainably harvested olive wood
• Dimensions: 4 in. tall X 5 in. wide X 3 in. deep

Your purchase helps reduce poverty and unemployment among Palestinian artisans affected by the separation wall between Israel and the West Bank. These artisans develop skills, gain access to international markets, preserve the area's centuries-old craft traditions, and receive vital income. Artisans also work to coordinate and problem-solve with other local artisan groups in the area.

Vivid colors and lead-free paint make this a great hands-on nativity set. Each piece is carved from alstonia wood. 10 pieces

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Materials: alstonia wood, paint
• Dimensions: tallest figure is 4 in. H; all figures are 0.5 in. W
• WARNING! not suitable for children under three years, choking hazard due to small parts

Peaceful and joyous, this wooden nativity scene displays the Christmas story in hand-carved detail from natural albizia wood*. The piece is then whitewashed, and painted by hand to create this work of art. It's the ideal size for small spaces!

• Handmade in Indonesia
• Materials: albizia wood*
• Dimensions: 5.75 in. H x 4.25 in. W x 2 in. D

*Albizia wood (Paraserianthes falcataria), also known as sengon wood, is a fast-growing pioneer wood, extremely lightweight and soft for our artisans to create these lovely crafts.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Indonesia.

This charming, ornament sized nativity group is perfect for home decorating as well as child play. 4 pieces.

• Handmade in Nepal
  
• Materials: 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes
  
• Dimensions: Joseph, Mary: 4.75 in. H x 2.5 in. W; Baby Jesus: 1.5 in. x 2 in.; sheep: 3 in. x 1.75 in.
  
• WARNING! not suitable for children under three years, choking hazard due to small parts

Inspired by the colorful kitenge-style cloth from Kenya, this handcrafted five-piece nativity set is made from natural soapstone*. Truly a must for any nativity collector! The set includes the Holy Family and two barnyard companions.

• Handmade in Kenya
• Materials: natural soapstone*
• Dimensions: tallest figure is 

*Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss.

With every product you purchase, you are helping these artisans have employment, educational opportunities and medical care in Kenya.

Each of these hollow molded clay figures is hand painted in traditional Peruvian dress, in a twist of contemporary color. Each piece bears a sweet smile of glad tidings and joy (even the llamas!)

• Handmade in Peru
• Materials: ceramic
• Dimensions: tallest figure is 3.74 in. H
  

Lovingly handcrafted by artisans with Intercrafts Peru, a cooperative with more than 700 makers who come together to strengthen communities by providing access to health care, loans, advances, and training while preserving traditional crafts.

This nativity scene features intricate flat metal cut-outs depicting Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a manger, all under the guiding star. The entire piece has a beautiful antique brass finish and designed with two round holders for candles or t-lights. Perfect for your mantel and window sills.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: iron
• Dimensions: 5 7/8 in. W x 5.25 in. H x 2.5 in. D
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

This nativity scene features intricate flat metal cut-outs depicting Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and cattle in a manger, all under a shooting star. The entire piece has a beautiful antique brass finish and designed with two round holders for candles or t-lights. Perfect for your mantel and window sills.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: iron with antique brass finish
• Dimensions: 6.75 in. W x 6.5 in. H x 2.5 in. D
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

Inspired by elements of South Asian architecture, this lovingly rendered six-piece nativity set brings a warm, handcrafted feel to the iconic scene. The creche features the Holy Family attended by a cow and sheep under the watchful gaze of a star suspended from an arch in a three-spire mahal or palace full of intricate carvings. It will become a part of your treasured holiday traditions!

• Handmade in Bangladesh
  
• Materials: whitewashed terracotta
• Measurements: 8.3 in. H x 5 in. W x 3 in. D (tallest figure is 2.8 in.)
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in rural Bangladesh.

This cute, handcrafted nativity scene is perfect for any home! Each scene contains Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, 3 animals and an angel. All figures are affixed to the shell so nothing will get lost. Expect slight variations as this is a handmade item.

• Handmade in Guatemala
• Materials: terracotta
• Dimensions: 3 in. W x 3 in. H

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Chenautlta, Guatemala.

This beautiful handmade nativity scene of the Holy Family and the Magi is made from recycled oil drums by skilled artisans. Metal is flattened, cleaned up, cut and embossed with final details. This unique piece of holiday décor is divided into three parts, which fold out into a free standing triptych-style display.

• Handmade in Haiti
• Dimensions: 12 in. H x 17 in. W when fully opened