Nativity Sets Around the World

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...

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" DGorgeously 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 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.This set includes the infant Jesus in the manger (Jesus can...

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...