Fair Trade

Himalayan sheep wool is felted and shaped to make this beautiful Nepalese nativity scene. Hand made in Nepal and fair trade imported, we love the simple beauty of this unique nativity scene...

This fair trade nativity scene comes to us from rural Kenya, where banana palms provide a beautiful variegated natural fiber that Kenyan artisans sculpt into memorable Christmas nativity displays...

Beautiful batik detailing covers the front and back of each piece of this nativity scene from Indonesia. Carved, sanded and batiked by hand from sustainable, fast-growing sengon wood. Fair trade...

The holy family are clothed in Peruvian frazadas (traditional Andean textiles). The nativity scene features Joseph wearing a chullo hat, Mary wearing a woven veil, and the infant Jesus swaddled in a...

What a unique African nativity scene. A Calabash is carved, hollowed and dried and spotlights a wonderful Ugandan nativity made from kitenge cloth and natural materials. The Calabash can stand...

Unique nativity scene handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador. For centuries, nativity artisans in Ilobasco have worked with local clays and resinous plant extracts to craft delightful...

Whimsical and bright, our colorful ornaments are sure to bring smiles! Fair trade ornaments are handmade in artist Edwin’s workshop in Lima, Peru. Made from glazed ceramic, each ornament...

Unique nativity scene from the Andes features two angels holding a star above the holy family. This colorful nativity set is one of our new favorites here at YonderStar. This Nativity set was...

What a unique and colorful African nativity scene. Handmade in Uganda from kitenge fabric and natural materials, the holy family can stand on its own or be used as a hanging ornament. A variety of...

Our Turkish nativity scene features three fritware figures and a Turkish rug. These nativity figures are handcrafted in Turkey using methods and techniques from the 14th to 16th century Iznik pottery...

What a lovely design for a nativity scene! Handmade in Mexico from tin, this nativity scene folds flat when closed, and opens to reveal a delightful and colorful nacimiento (the word for nativity...

Mexico has a very strong tradition of nacimiento or nativity scenes, and this colorful nativity is a classic Mexican design. Handmade and painted from tin that is stamped with textural designs, the...

The holy family rests in the shade of a palm tree in this lovely nativity scene made in Thailand. In Thailand, the palm tree is an important resource providing materials for both shelter and food. It...

Nativity manger scene made in Thailand from nickel, copper, brass, and multi-colored beads. There is no lead in the metals and only lead free solder is used.  Nativity scene is made in Thailand...

Fair trade unique nativity scene from Rwanda is hand-carved from Musave wood of native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea) in Rwanda, Africa. This nativity hut depicts the Holy Family taking shelter in a...

Stunning nativity scene handmade in Mongolia from clay, silk, handmade paper and other embellishments. Each nativity set is unique with variations in color and design and includes the holy family,...

Stunning nativity scene handmade in Mongolia from clay, silk, handmade paper and other embellishments. Each nativity set is unique with variations in color and design. Mongolian nativity scene made...

Beautiful olive wood nativity scene is hand-carved in Palestine. Pruned branches of olive trees are used; this is not only a sustainable practice, but it also lends a lot of interest to the stable of...

The halic spiral design on this Turkish nativity set is a traditional motif in Turkish art originating during the Ottoman empire.  Flowing spiral designs inspired by the bay of Istanbul...

Stylized carnations were used in art during the Ottoman empire to reflect wealth and abundance. Multi-colored carnations beautifully decorate this nativity scene from Turkey. Turkish carnations...

A delightful fair trade Nativity features colorful figures and Wisemen that arrive on their animals. 8 pieces altogether, Theis lovely little Nativity will delight for the holidays. Tallest figure is...

Julkrubba is the Swedish word for nativity scene and this shepherd with flock of sheep for the creche set was added to our offerings in 2019. These nativity pieces are to accompany our Scandinavian...

The colors on this nativity scene are so vibrant. Each piece is painted in shades of jade and celadon green and detailed in shining gold. Hollow form ceramic nativity figures are handmade in Peru in...

The nativity has been interpreted in so many different ways throughout history. This rendition comes to us from rural Kenya, where banana palms provide a beautiful variegated natural fiber that...

Fair Trade - A beautiful depiction of the night of Christ's birth. Skillfully hand crafted. This fair trade metal silhouette Nativity from India measures 18.5"W x 5.5"H x 1.75"D This Nativity scene...

Hand made in Nepal, this felted Himalayan wool nativity scene features the Holy Family, three Wisemen and a sheep. Joseph stands 4.5 inches tall. This charming nativity scene from Nepal is lovingly...

Hand-made by artists in the Ayacucho region of Peru, this one piece Holy Family Nativity is sure to please. Measures approximately 4" H. This product come to us through a fair trade organization,...

The Maasai people are an ethnic group in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania and stand in as representations of the holy family in our Maasai nativity scene. Red checked patterns are typical in...

This petite Nativity scene is hand-made of olive wood in the West Bank region of Palestine. Nativity measures approximately 4" high. This Nativity comes to us through a fair trade organization that...

The halic spiral design on this Turkish nativity set is a traditional motif in Turkish art originating during the Ottoman empire.  Flowing spiral designs inspired by the bay of Istanbul...

The tulip is a traditional motif in Turkish art and blue tulips decorate this beautiful nativity scene from Turkey. Did you know in the 16th century, the Dutch brought tulip bulbs to Holland from...

The tulip is a traditional motif in Turkish art and it beautifully decorates this nativity scene from Turkey. Did you know in the 16th century, the Dutch brought tulip bulbs to Holland from Turkey?...

Traditional redware pottery inspired by the ancient Bolivian Tiwanaku culture. Each piece is made with great detail glazed or painted entirely by hand with a simple brush. Artisans: Aymara ceramic...

This sweet little masapán nativity scene will not take up a lot of space on your mantle, but it just might in your heart. Masapán (pronounced MAH-ze-pahn) is bread dough and...

Vibrant nativity set shadowbox from Uganda is made from colorful kitenge fabric, bark cloth, wire, and papier-mâché. Each of these nativity sets features a different section of kitenge...

Mazapán is a traditional hard dough made from wheat flour and water used for making figures such as this Colombian nativity set. Mazapán is not to be confused with Marzapan,...

The nativity scene as surrounded by the beauty of Manu National Park in Peru. Fair trade imported and handmade by Peruvian artisans, this nativity imagines Jesus's birth in the thick Peruvian forest...

A dazzling star is displayed above the holy family in this fair trade nativity scene from Peru. Fair trade imported - handmade in Peru from decoratively painted wood, and then assembled with small...

Indonesian nativity scene carved from sustainably harvested Alstonia wood, an evergreen tree native to Indonesia.  The warm color palette of this nativity evokes the traditions of the...

Alluvial clay used for this unique nativity set comes from the banks of the Ucayali river, a tributary of the Amazon. Most of the color pigments such as red, yellow, white and black used to decorate...