Nativity Sets Around the World

The colors on this nativity scene are so soothing. Each piece is painted in purple shades of amethyst and orchid and detailed in shining gold. Hollow form ceramic nativity figures are handmade in Peru in a fair trade workshop which pays artists a fair...

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 a fair trade workshop which pays artists a fair wage...

Beautiful bead work makes this unique Nativity scene stand out. Hand made in Kenya, this Nativity feature 5 colorful figurines depicting the Nativity in beads and wire. The set also includes a banana fiber and cloth storage box that doubles as a manger...

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 Kenyan artisans sculpt into memorable holiday ornaments...

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 was acquired through a Fair Trade organization. Fair...

The message in the bottle is : Merry Christmas - Jesus is Born! Tiny nativity scene in a glass bottle is fair trade imported from Peru. Handmade from ceramic and glass and cork and measures 1 inch in diameter and 2.25 inches high.  See more...

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 handmade by skilled artisans working in a Fair Trade...

Colorful strips of recycled magazine paper are woven and quilled to create this fair trade nativity from Vietnam.  Fair trade imported from Vietnam, our recycled magazine nativity scene measures just under 3 inches tall and includes the holy family...

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, which puts people first, not profit.  

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 Maasai clothing and the traditional word for the colorful...

Stylized carnations were used in art during the Ottoman empire to reflect wealth and abundance. Red carnations beautifully decorate this nativity scene from Turkey. Turkish carnations are typically shown as large fan-like single flowers. Our Turkish...

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 ensures fair wages and puts people before profits. Hand...

A fair trade Peruvian nativity scene calls to mind the agricultural terraces of Pisac, an important and historic landmark in the sacred valley. The Incas carved curved canals and cisterns into the mountainside, allowing the steep terrain to produce an...

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 gracefully decorate this  nativity scene from Turkey...

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 Turkey? The name tulip is derived from the Turkish word...

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? The name tulip is derived from the Turkish word tulbend...

What makes this Hawaiian nativity set special to Kauai? Why the rooster of course. Kauai is known for the wild jungle fowl population living on the island. Moa (Polynesian for chicken) stand beside the Polynesian holy family in this unique nativity set...

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...

Sri Lanka has a long history of indigenous weaving communities creating handloomed woven textiles and our fair trade nativity set from Sri Lanka incorporates that colorful tradition. Nativity pieces include the holy family, shepherd, lamb, ox, donkey,...

A stunning fair trade, hand-made African 10 piece nativity scene crafted using the Raku pottery technique. Raku pottery has its origins in 16th Century Japan. Characterized by hand-molding, low-firing and removal from kiln while still hot, Raku...

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...

The message in the bottle is : Merry Christmas - Jesus is Born! Tiny nativity scene in a glass bottle is fair trade imported from Peru. Handmade from ceramic and glass and cork and measures 1 inch in diameter and 2.25 inches high.  See more...

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 artisans in Bolivia have inherited and adapted the...

Shepherd boy with horn is made in the Marolin studios and sized for a 4.75 inch nativity display. Made by hand in Germany from a carefully composed combination of kaolin, chalk, paper fibers, organic paste and clay. The shepherd boy with horn is...

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...

Marolin nativity man walking with straw bundle is sized for a 4.75 inch nativity scene display. Made by hand in Germany from a carefully composed combination of kaolin, chalk, paper fibers, organic paste and clay. The man with straw bundle is scaled for...