Nativity Sets Around the World

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 is traditionally used in Ecuador by local artisans. This...

Nestled within a hand-woven basket is this cherrful masapán nativity scene.  Masapán (pronounced MAH-ze-pahn) is bread dough and is traditionally used in Ecuador by local artisans. This product is entirely made by hand in small...

The figures in this nativity scene are handmade in Uganda from wire and Mutuba bark cloth, a traditional Ugandan fabric made from tree bark. Making barkcloth is an ancient Ugandan tradition, and the cloth is known as olubugo in Uganda. This...

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 cloth so no two are exactly alike. Just a few are shown...

The Peruvian highlands are known for their frazadas (traditional blankets) and the colorful frazadas used in this Peruvian highland nativity set make it extra, extra special! The nativity figures are made from terracotta, and colorfully dressed in the...

Hand-carved in Kenya, this soapstone Nativity is painted colorfully and features the Holy Family (Mary, Joseph & baby Jesus) along with a 2-piece hut with removable roof. This 4 piece Nativity will ad liveliness and joy to your Christmas display...

Aromatic African sandalwood is used to carve this unique nativity 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. This one piece...

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, which is an almond paste. Each piece of...

Colorful and unique nativity scene made in Tabio, Colombia, a small village outside of Bogota. The wire portion of the figures is pliable and can be positioned to your liking. The soft cotton yarn and wooden faces lend a homespun feel to this nativity...

The regal costuming of the wisemen and the African animals make this a truly unique nativity set. The wisemen are represented by the real life kings of the nation of Lesotho. King Moshoeshoe I (seated with a headdress and printed cape) became...

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. Manu National Park is a biodiverse forest in Peru,...

Our pretty little nativity set is a kaleidoscope of bright Quechua colors and patterns. Each piece is glazed with a high gloss shine and is beautifully painted on both front and back. Indigenous women of the Andes traditionally wear bright and...

The infant Jesus is snuggled warmly in our igloo nativity scene. The Holy Family are dressed as Baffin Island Inuit - the native Inuit population of Baffin Island in Canada - although many Inuit populations dressed much the same way. They would wear...

An exquisite nativity set, handmade in Jordan from Olive Wood. Beautiful, heirloom quality pieces are 6.5 inch scale and are carved in the Middle East from olive trees like those that would have sheltered Mary and Joseph as they traveled from Nazareth...

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 ceramic nativity figures at the base, this 5 inch tall...

A kitten snuggled around the top of baby Jesus's head - it doesn't get much cuter than that!  Every cat lover will surely paws and reflect this Christmas season when they see the cats and kittens in this adorable this nativity scene. Handmade...

This charming hand-made nativity is created out of sheep's wool in the central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. This nativity scene features 9 figures plus a yurt manger. A yurt is a traditional portable tent. This lovely and unique felt Nativity comes to...

A fair trade and natural nativity set from Kenya. Smooth and lustrous soapstone is locally sourced and carved by artisans in southwest Kenyan to create this stately nativity. Each figure highlights its own unique natural patterns and tones, and is...

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 Toraja, an Indonesian population known for their skilled...

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 this nativity also occur naturally in the area...

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...

This Zambian nativity is crafted from colorful batik fabrics and wire wrapped with yarn and sisal. These materials are all sourced from recycled scraps that would otherwise be discarded. Artists in Zambia use these materials to hand craft these vibrant...

This delightful hand-lathed, hand-made wooden Nativity scene comes to us from the Baltic Nation of Estonia. Bordering Russia, Latvia, the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland, Estonia features beautiful land and seascapes and about 50% of its territory is...

Bolivian nativity scene features the Holy Family and animals with the artist's interpretation of Tiwanaku behind them.  2.5 H x 2" W. ZANCAP5-5 Traditional red pottery inspired by the ancient Bolivian Tiwanaku culture. Each piece is made with great...

Fair Trade - Warm colors and simple details give this two piece ceramic nativity a sweet sense of tender care. Hand made and painted in Peru. Joseph figure stands 6.25 inches tall. $35.99 72855 Artisan: Manos Amigas is a fair trade organization...

5" scale Fontanini Nativity Scene includes 16 piece figure set with Italian stable. Stable measures 17"W x 12"H x 9"D and crafted of wood  /moss / bark / polymer. Introduced in 2008.  Fontanini Nativity figures are made in Italy and are richly...

Nativity tapestry made from sheep's wool is handwoven on a loom with cotton warp to create this unique nativity wall hanging. Richly colored and textured with a hanging sleeve on reverse for dowel (not included).  Nativity wall hanging measures...

This glorious Fontanini Nativity set includes Mary, Joseph, Jesus with Crib. Free shipping within the contiguous US.  Figures are 50 inch scale. Fontanini Nativity figures are made in Italy and are richly detailed and hand-painted in an old-world...

We love the vibrant colors and earthy feel of this fair trade nativity set from Peru. This Nativity comes in two pieces, Joseph as one piece and Mary and Baby as the other. Peruvian artisans use natural raw materials including locally sourced clay and...

Fair Trade African nativity scene hand-carved from Musave wood of native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea) in Rwanda, Africa. This 9 piece nativity set is a beautiful depiction of the celebration of Jesus' birth. Figures included: Jesus in a manger (baby...

Stylized sculpture is finely carved to a smooth finish from a single piece of soapstone, skillfully capturing the tranquil facial expressions and draped vestments of the Holy Family. Figurine measures 10"H x 4"W x 2"D. This Soapstone Nativity was...

Fair Trade - This small alabaster nativity six piece set is skillfully hand-carved in alabaster stone or piedra de Huamanga by artists in Ayacucho, Peru. This item was acquired through the Fair Trade movement, which pays fair prices to the artisans, and...

Wise men visit the stable in this handcrafted and hand painted recycled metal wall art from artisans in Port au Prince, Haiti. Measures 25"H x 17"W. To create pieces such as this Haitian Nativity Scene wall hanging, Haitian artisans cut open 55-gallon...

Fair trade nativity from eSwatini. This 5 piece sisal fiber nativity ornament set is handcrafted in eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) and acquired through a Fair Trade organization. Each figure measures approx. 5" tall. MXAI5L5 Women living in rural...

Fair Trade - Simply sweet nativity includes 4 hollow-form terra cotta figures, each etched for lightly textured detail and hand painted in traditional Peruvian styles and soothing colors. Tallest nativity figure stands 5.75 inches high. This Nativity set...

A beautiful wedding gift nativity made in Italy by Fontanini. Help the newlyweds start their own nativity traditions with a specially designed wedding gift nativity scene. Fontanini Nativity Wedding Creche Scene in 5 inch scale. Includes wooden / moss /...

In the traditional Aymara nativity the three kings take the Christ Child gifts such as fruit and a pan flute -  fruit as it is scarce in the Andean area more than 3000 meter above the sea level and a pan flute (called zampoña) which is a...

Unique flour paste nativity set from Colombia is made from Mazapán, a traditional hard dough made from wheat or corn flour and water, and shaped by hand.  Nativity figures measure approx. 2-1/2" high x 3/4" diameter. These...

Fair Trade - You can't help but share a smile with this diminutive Holy Family. This terra-cotta figurine is hand painted with colorful clothing and smiling faces. Nativity measures 2.75" H x 2.25" W. This Nativity set was acquired through a Fair Trade...