Nativity Sets Around the World

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...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The wiseman Caspar is kneeling and has removed his crown from his head and placed it at his side. He is carved...

A truly magnificent nativity display imported from Norway. The beauty of this nativity set is simply remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.This set includes the ram, two sheep and two lambs. They are...

A truly magnificent nativity display imported from Norway. The beauty of this nativity set is simply remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.This set includes the two standing shepherds, a ram, two...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The shepherd is carved from wood and measures 6.7 inches tall at the top of his crook. He is marked on the bottom...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The shepherd is carved from wood and measures 6.75 inches tall at the top of his crook. He is marked on the bottom...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The ox is carved from wood and measures approximately 3 inches tall and 5.25 inches long. Gorgeously hand-carved...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The side walls are carved from wood each measures 8.25 inches tall and 5.25 inches wide.Gorgeously hand-carved...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The stable is carved from wood and stands 12" H x 9" W x 4.75" D Please note: This nativity stable is on...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The camel is carved from wood and measures 6.25 inches tall and 7.25 inches long.Gorgeously hand-carved nativity...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The woman with bowl is carved from wood and measures just over 6 inches tall.Gorgeously hand-carved nativity...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The sheep is carved from wood and measures approximately 3 inches tall.Gorgeously hand-carved nativity display...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The sheep is carved from wood and measures approximately 3 inches tall.Gorgeously hand-carved nativity display...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The shepherd boy with sheep is carved from wood and measures approximately 5 inches tall.Gorgeously hand-carved...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.This set of two lambs is carved from wood. Each lamb measures approximately 2.25 inches long.Gorgeously...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The girl seated with a lamb is carved from wood and measures 3.25 inches tall.Gorgeously hand-carved nativity...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The ram is carved from wood and measures just over 3 inches tall and 4.5 inches long.Gorgeously hand-carved...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The kneeling angel is carved from wood and measures 4 inches tall.Gorgeously hand-carved nativity display from...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The donkey is carved from wood and measures 3.25 inches tall and 5.5 inches long.Gorgeously hand-carved nativity...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The wiseman Balthasar is carved from wood and stands just over 6 inches tall. The bottom of this figure is marked...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The wiseman Melchior is carved from wood and measures just over 6 inches tall. The bottom of this piece is marked...

The beauty of this wooden nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.The wiseman Caspar is kneeling and has removed his crown from his head and placed it at his side. He is carved...

A truly magnificent nativity display imported from Norway. The beauty of this nativity set is simply remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway. Please note: This nativity scene is on pre-order until...

The beauty of this nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.This set includes the infant Jesus in the manger (Jesus can be removed from the manger and even positioned in His...

The beauty of this nativity set is truly remarkable. The pieces are all hand-carved and hand-painted in the Henning studio in Norway.This set includes the infant Jesus in the manger (Jesus can be removed from the manger and even positioned in His...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...