Nativity Sets Around the World

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 natural, earthy color. Simply beautiful!  Four piece...

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 Together". The Tuko Pamoja nativity set conveys...

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 Georgian sheep are renowned for their high-quality wool...

Brightly colored poinsettia nativity scene is handmade by Rosa Inez of Calderon, Ecuador, her family, and a team of local women from her community.  Masapán is a traditional craft of Ecuador creating bread sculptures from a dough using maize...

Both chocolate and Masapán (a traditional craft of bread sculpture made using maize) are traditional products of Ecuador. This Ecuadorian nativity scene features Masapán figures, a Cacao pod shelter and a star made from Star Anise. Nativity...

If you are looking for a special nativity ornament, this is the one. Beautifully detailed nativity scene features Joseph playing a guitar while Mary rests with the infant Jesus.  Fair trade nativity scene from Peru is handmade from multicolored...

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 unique nativity set imported from Indonesia...

Mary is wrapped in a red shawl with gold trim and Joseph is wrapped in an orange shawl and holds a gold staff. The infant Jesus is wrapped in a white swaddle with two cozy sheep nearby.  Cozy Sheep nativity set is Fair trade imported from Peru and...

Lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity scene as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Aymara people of Chile. The Aymara people live in the Andean highlands of northern Chile. The Aymara nativity scene is approximately 4 inches tall. As...

Nativity scene handmade in Ecuador is set inside a small woven basket. Made using eucalyptus pods and marzapan with an anise star at the top.  Hand made in Ecuador by Rosa Inez, her family, and a team of local women from the community of...

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 nativity scene fits neatly in its own colorful tin box...

African sandalwood is used to carve this unique nativity set from Mozambique. The beautiful grain of the wood shines through and the infant Jesus is carved from a small piece of bone, making each nativity scene truly original. Fair trade nativity is...

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 this nativity as you can see different grains of wood...

Brightly colored nativity scene from Sri Lanka is carved from sustainable alstonia wood. The paints used are lead free, making this durable nativity a good hands-on nativity scene. 10 piece Sri Lanka nativity scene measures 4 inches tall and 1/2 inch...

A truly beautiful nativity scene. Sculpted as a hollow form ceramic piece, this nativity fit perfectly in your cradled hands - quite a Christmas meditation piece! Peruvian sculpted nativity measure 3.75 inches tall. Visit our collection of Peruvian...

Our Fair Trade nativity set from the Philippines is made from delicately woven abaca fibers and coconut fibers.  The tallest figure in this Filipino nativity set measures 4 inches high. Some of our favorite details in this nativity set is the...

Fair trade nativity set handmade in Cambodia from carefully carved wood and coconut shell. We love the look of this nativity with a soft light shining behind it. The contrast of wood and coconut shell materials and the Holy Family recessed within is...

Shipibo designs decorate this nativity set made by the Shipibo people in Peru. The Shipibo-Conibo are an indigenous population who live along the Ucayali River in the Amazon rainforest in Perú. Many believe the traditional design in this nativity...

Rich teal and vibrant turquoise color this fair trade nativity scene from Peru. Artfully hand-painted and accented with golden flourishes. We first thought the two animals in this nativity were llamas, until we learned they are vicuñas - the...

Fair Trade - A wonderfully handcrafted Nativity Scene. Made from natural materials in Uganda, Africa. Nativity set includes 4 round bases with scene on each to complete a nativity featuring Holy Family, Wisemen, Shepherd with sheep, and donkey with ox...

Fair Trade - Five terra cotta figures, each animated with its own sweet expression and dressed in traditional Quechuan clothing . This friendly Peruvian nativity is crafted by artisans in Lima and depicted in traditional Peruvian dress. Tallest figure...

We love the quiet serenity of this fair trade nativity scene from Peru. The figures have rounded shapes, and placid expressions. Made by hand in Peru. Tallest figure measures 4 1/4 inches tall. $28.99. 72754 This Nativity scene was acquired through a...

An amazing hand-carved Nativity scene. This Holy Family Starter Set for the LEPI Nazarene Nativity scene collection will be the beginning of a family tradition for decades to come. Each figure is meticulously handled by various artisans in the LEPI...

Begin your LEPI Nazarene Nativity scene collection with the Holy Family. This three piece creche set contains Baby Jesus in crib, Mary, and Joseph. 24k gold accent paint on figures. This 10 cm scale (4 inch) nativity set is hand-carved in Italy from...