The olive wood ornaments are crafted in Bethlehem by the Giacaman Family. Ibrahim Giacaman, a master woodcarver, shapes the olive wood into one-of-a-kind Nativity figurines and Christmas tree ornaments.
Ibrahim is a fourth-generation Christian woodcarver who, along with his father, Salem, runs the largest olive wood factory in Israel.
The family uses the olive branches pruned from olive groves for all of their carvings – trees are never cut down for the wood. The branches are dried for a year or more before the wood is ready for use. Great care is taken in selecting, drying, and carving, to showcase the beautiful grains of each piece. Small cracks, imperfections, and grain variation are part of their natural appeal.
Ibrahim first learned to carve from his father and grandfather, Elias. He studied art and sculpture in Bethlehem and later at the Academy of Fine Art in Florence, Italy. At the family business in Israel, where his father, three brothers, and two sons also work, Giacaman creates all the designs and personally finishes and polishes each piece.
**Because of the handmade nature of these ornaments, each is unique and may vary from the photo**
"This beautiful olive wood slotted spatula is a must for every kitchen. Handmade and patterned by the natural grain of olive wood it therefore is a special piece.
Olive wood is ideal for using as a cooking spatula, as the natural oil content means that it kills bacteria. Therefore more hygienic than other wood or plastic products, olive wood is long-lasting too. All our olive wood products are naturally finished with olive oil.
The spatulas are carved out of a single piece of wood so are rare as well as being unique, beautiful and durable. Approximate length is 12″. This item makes a great gift alongside our olive wood spatulas and spoons. Check out our olive wood utensil holder for display too!"
Olive Wood French Spoon - 12"
Regular price
$7.19
"This promises to be the most beautiful olive wood French spoon you’ll ever see. A 12″ long cooking spoon made of olive wood, patterned by the natural grain of the wood. This olive wood spoon is a classic French design.
Olive wood is ideal for food preparation as the natural oil content of olive wood means that it kills bacteria. It is therefore more hygienic than other wood or plastic products. All our products are finished with olive oil and so will not taint any food it is in contact with. These hand-made pieces are carved out of a single piece of wood so are rare as well as being unique, beautiful and durable.
These olive wood spoons make a great gift alongside our other olive wood utensils."
Lavender Aromatherapy Candle - Teal
Regular price
$60.00
Calm down and relax with our beautiful Lavender Aromatherapy Candle made with pure lavender essential oil, in an elegant embossed glass jar with silver lid. Lavender is known for its overall soothing and comforting benefits. Our all natural 100% soy wax candles are made from U.S. grown soybeans with no chemical additives, no paraffin and no petroleum. Soy candles burn cleaner and longer than other wax candles and are non-toxic and biodegradable.
How To Use: Burning instructions: Trim wick to 1/4 inch before lighting. Keep candle free of any foreign materials, including matches and wick trimmings. Only burn candle on a level, fire resistant surface. Do not burn the candle for more than 4 hours at a time. For the first use, burn candle one hour, for every inch in width, melting the wax as close to the edge of the container as possible. Each time you burn your candle, allow the entire top layer to melt across the full surface of the candle. This will create a full memory ring and prevent tunneling. Ingredients: soy wax, lavender essential oil
Olive Wood Wooden Spoon - 12"
Regular price
$6.99
"This promises to be the most beautiful olive wood wooden spoon – 12″ you’ll ever see. A 12″ long cooking spoon made of olive wood, patterned by the natural grain of the wood. This olive wood spoon has a narrow, elegant handle and a rounded end.
Olive wood is ideal for food preparation as the natural oil content of olive wood means that it kills bacteria. It is, therefore, more hygienic than other wood or plastic products. All our products are finished with olive oil and so will not taint any food it is in contact with. These hand-made pieces are carved out of a single piece of wood so are rare as well as being unique, beautiful, and durable.
These olive wood spoons make a great gift alongside our other olive wood utensils."
Olive Wood Risotto Spoon
Regular price
$6.99
"This olive wood risotto spoon is specially designed for making risotto. Stir the rice and some passes through the hole thus making a smoother and more flowing action.
Patterned by the natural grain of olive wood it is absolutely stunning. Olive wood has a high natural oil content so is perfect for use as a cooking utensil – it is heat resistant, won’t stain or disintegrate with cooking and won’t damage a non-stick pan.
The length is approx 12″. These spoons are handcrafted from a single piece of olive wood and therefore each one is unique."
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