5 Mixed Olive Wood Christmas Tree Ornaments

Buy now for Christmas 2009.  5 beautiful olive wood Christmas tree ornaments/decorations.  I will send you a mixture of decorations ornaments I have a larger selection than those shown here.  If you have particular choice please contact me before bidding as last year these were very popular and I sold out of some decorations early.

These are all hand made in Bethlehem, hand carved from the wood of the olive tree, by the Holyland's finest craftsmen.  Please note that each ornament is unique as each one is carved with love and may differ very slightly from that pictured.  These will last and last as they are made out of top quality olive wood.

***BUY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS 2009 - WILL MAKE A CHERISHED GIFT***

Information about olive wood:

Olive trees are indigenous to the Holy Land and are treasured because the oil from their fruit has been used for religious rites since biblical times. The olive wood used in these beautiful products is of the highest quality and is distinctive for its dark lines. It comes only from olive wood trees that are grown in the area between Shechem and Hebron that are not irrigated. The olive tree is a protected species in Israel and cannot be cut down. Once every two years the olive trees are pruned so that they bear fruit and it is from these prunings that these handcrafted pieces are made. The prunings are stored for almost 5 years, before they are used by the craftsmen for these exquisite pieces.

Olive wood items make perfect gifts. Not only are they imbued with spirituality, they also do not require much care since olive oil is naturally protecting them from corrosion and changes of color.