Fair Trade

This miniature nativity retablo from Peru has a cozy feel that’s full of heart. Each figure is carefully shaped and painted by hand and soft earth tones and thoughtful details reflect...

This fair trade nativity from Mexico is infused with Southwest flair. Nestled within a sculpted saguaro cactus, the Holy Family and angel are beautifully framed by a front cut-out,...

Colorful nativity grotto is handmade from traditional redware pottery in the style of the ancient Bolivian Tiwanaku culture.  Grotto nativity scene is decorated with geometric patterns inspired...

We love the contrast between the earthy clay and the crisp white nativity scene in this Light of Bethlehem nativity cross.  Petite cross measures only 5 inches tall. See more nativity...

Vibrant folk art nativity scene from Mexico is handcrafted from tin. Textured embossed details and bright colors reflect the lively spirit of traditional Mexican artistry. Measuring approximately 5...

Congratulations for the Holy Birth (Shnorhavor Amanor yev Surb Tznund) is how you say Merry Christmas in Armenia. This gorgeous Armenian nativity scene beautifully depicts the holy birth using beech,...

An African gourd is hollowed out and dried and turned into an enclosure for a banana fiber nativity scene. The three Magi and camels and a star are carved into the exterior of the gourd and then...

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

Women in rural areas of Azerbaijan knit these expressive little nativity figures using soft colorful yarn. Azerbaijan has a deeply rooted knitting tradition with one of the most...

Women of Azerbaijan knit these expressive little nativity figures using soft colorful yarn. Azerbaijan has a deeply rooted knitting tradition with one of the most famous Azerbaijani...

Wisemen and lots of animals gather to welcome the infant Jesus in this Nepali nativity set. We love the bright colors and all the nativity figures that are included. The standing figures measure...

There are so many pieces to this nativity scene from Armenia. Mary, Joseph, the infant Jesus in the manger, angel, three wisemen, three camels, an ox, a donkey and  sheep are all beautifully...

Joyful nativity scene made in Kenya from banana fiber, cloth and wire. We particularly like the trumpeting angel in this set.  Banana palm leaves are woven and dried to create the storage box,...

Beautiful in its simplicity, this terracotta nativity set from Nepal conveys a sense of minimalist and unrefined beauty. The terracotta clay used for the nativity figures is presented in its...

Artful and serene, the heavenly pillars nativity scene is handcarved from beautifully lush soapstone. Each piece is carved from locally sourced soapstone. Some variation in coloration and carving...

The joy and spirit of Christmas is beautifully portrayed with our Fair Trade Tuko Pamoja Soapstone Nativity Scene from Kenya. "Tuko Pamoja" is a Swahili phrase that translates to "We Are...

Traditional dress nativity scene from the Republic of Georgia features clothing representative of Georgian history and culture. Joseph is wearing the traditional Svan hat and has a dagger in his...

Nativity scene handmade in the Republic of Georgia is crafted from felted Georgian wool. The country's mountainous terrain and climate provide favorable conditions for sheep farming, and...

Unique nativity scene from Ecuador is handmade from eucalyptus pods, beans and dried orange peel. Size will vary but the nativity measures approximately 2 inches tall x 2 inches wide.  Handmade...

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...

A tiny nativity scene is hidden beneath a ceramic parrot in this unique nativity set handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador. For centuries, nativity artisans in Ilobasco have worked with local...

Lift the ceramic dove to find a tiny nativity scene sheltered below. Unique nativity set handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador. For centuries, nativity artisans in Ilobasco have worked...

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...

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...