Nativity Sets Around the World
Discover nativity sets made around the world, each with unique, handcrafted charm. Celebrate Christmas with heirloom manger scenes from global artisans.
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Cotton Nativity Set from Sri Lanka
Fair Trade
$49.99Sri 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,...$49.99 -
Luminous Nativity Scene Handmade in Nebraska
$88.50Nebraska artist Sondra Gerber creates this luminous nativity scene from aluminum. There are so many things to love about this vibrant nativity scene. The way the light reflects from the surface, you can see such movement and beauty in the piece. And...$88.50 -
Raku Pottery Nativity Scene from South Africa - Fair Trade
Fair Trade
$260.00A 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...$260.00 -
Phytelephas Nut Nativity Scene Carving from Ecuador
Fair Trade
$14.99Nuts from the Ecuadorian genus of Phytelephas palm are harvested and skillfully hand carved into this fair trade nativity grotto. The exterior of the nut provides contrast to the ivory colored nut inside. Measures about 2 inches tall. Also known as...$14.99 -
Cambodian Nativity Scene Made from Coconut Shell
Fair Trade
$29.99Fair 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...$29.99 -
Stained Glass Nativity Scene Fair Trade Bolivia
Fair Trade
$13.50Traditional 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...$13.50 -
Miniature Masapán Nativity from Ecuador - Fair Trade
Fair Trade
$9.50This 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...$9.50 -
Masapán Nativity in Basket made in Ecuador
Fair Trade
$24.50Nestled 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...$24.50 -
Shepherd Boy w Horn - Marolin Nativity Scene Germany
Marolin
$69.00Shepherd 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...$69.00 -
Bark Cloth African Nativity from Uganda
Fair Trade
$40.99The 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...$40.99 -
Kitenge Cloth Nativity Shadowbox from Uganda
Fair Trade
$34.50Vibrant 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...$34.50 -
4.5" scale
Stable for Rinconada Nativity from Uruguay
DeRosa Montevideo
$77.50Empty Stable for the Rinconada Nativity measures 6" W x 5-1/4" H x 3" D. Internationally known for its unique personality, character and originality, the Rinconada Nativity Scene is truly one of the finest examples of contemporary ceramic design...$77.50 -
4.5" scale
Rinconada Nativity Camel from Uruguay
DeRosa Montevideo
$110.00Internationally known for its unique personality, character and originality, the Rinconada Nativity Scene is truly one of the finest examples of contemporary ceramic design. Rinconada Nativity camel is hand made in Uruguay and is carefully hand-carved...$110.00 -
4.5" scale
Rinconada Nativity Angel from Uruguay
DeRosa Montevideo
$75.00Angel for the Nativity measures 3-1/2" H x 2-1/4" W. Rinconada Nativity figure is hand made in Uruguay and is carefully hand-carved and detailed in fine grain earthenware ceramic material. After initial kiln firing, decoration continues with the hand...$75.00 -
4.5" scale
Rinconada Nativity Kid Goat from Uruguay
DeRosa Montevideo
$54.00Kid Goat for the Nativity measures 2" H x 2-1/4" W. Rinconada Nativity figure is hand made in Uruguay and is carefully hand-carved and detailed in fine grain earthenware ceramic material. After initial kiln firing, decoration continues with the hand...$54.00 -
Peruvian Highlands Nativity Set
Fair Trade
$26.99The 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...$26.99 -
Small Sandalwood Nativity from Mozambique
Fair Trade
$32.99Aromatic 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...$32.99 -
Green Mazapán Nativity Set from Colombia
Fair Trade
$24.50Mazapán 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...$24.50 -
Cotton and Wire Nativity from Colombia
Fair Trade
$14.50Colorful 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...$14.50 -
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Lesotho Nativity Set - Made in African Kingdom of Lesotho
Fair Trade
$197.00The 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...$197.00 -
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Venetian Nativity Display - LEPI Nativity Set Italy
LEPI Nativity
$2,408.00The Venetian nativity display is truly gorgeous in person. Each piece of this exquisite nativity set has been hand-carved and hand-painted in the LEPI workshops in Italy. The life and naturalness of each individual piece is portrayed, their identities...$2,408.00 -
Cherry Wood Nativity Scene - Made in Pennsylvania
$24.50 - $76.00A cleverly designed cherry wood nativity set assembles like a puzzle, with each piece able to fit in its own spot. Made in Pennsylvania from sustainably harvested, solid cherry wood. The wood is rubbed with food safe mineral oil, and can be oiled as...$24.50 - $76.00 -
Woodland Nativity Scene Manu National Park Peru
Fair Trade
$18.99The 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,...$18.99 -
Inuit Nativity Scene with Igloo - Fair Trade Peru
Fair Trade
$33.50The 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...$33.50 -
Pewter Nativity Set Made in Canada
$40.00Free standing pewter nativity pieces are made in Canada and designed to last a lifetime and beyond. High quality, lead-free pewter is formed to create these lustrous nativity pieces that are a beautiful year-round reminder of the joys of Christmas...$40.00 -
Pewter Nativity Set from Canada - 11 Piece
$48.00Pewter nativity set handmade in Canada. Each piece is designed to last a lifetime and beyond. Smooth, classic nativity pieces are small enough to display in any special nook. Heirloom quality nativity pieces are designed and made in Nova Scotia, Canada...$48.00 -
Ukrainian Nativity Scene Vertep Set - Made in Ukraine
Koza Dereza
$244.00Talented craftsmen and women in the Ternopil region of Western Ukraine to make this vibrant nativity scene. The decoratively painted wooden stable can be disassembled and used as a wooden shopka (storage box) for your very own vertep (nativity...$244.00 -
Olive Wood Nativity Set - Handmade in Jordan
Fair Trade
$372.00An 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...$372.00 -
Shining Star Nativity Scene
Fair Trade
$18.99A 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...$18.99 -
Cats and Kittens Nativity Scene
Fair Trade
$24.99A 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...$24.99 -
Sheep's Wool Felt Nativity Scene from Kyrgyzstan
Fair Trade
$78.00This 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 Kyrgyzstan nativity...$78.00 -
Man with Straw Bundle - Marolin Nativity Scene Germany
Marolin
$69.00Marolin 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...$69.00 -
5" Colorful Soapstone Nativity Fair Trade - Kenya
Fair Trade
$45.00A 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...$45.00 -
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Sheepdog Lying - Marolin Nativity Scene Germany
Marolin
$20.00The sheepdog is a faithful helpers of the shepherds in the Marolin nativity scene. Some dogs guard the flock, others accompany the shepherds to the stable. Made by hand in Germany from paper-mâché in the Marolin studios and scaled for...$20.00 -
Campfire - Marolin Nativity Scene Germany
Marolin
$32.50The fireplace for the shepherds is very important in a nativity scenes. It warms in the icy nights, it lights the darkness, and not least of all - it is used for food preparation. The Marolin nativity collection from Germany is simply wonderful. A...$32.50 -
Indonesian Nativity Set
Fair Trade
$78.00Indonesian 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...$78.00 -
Alluvial Clay Nativity made by Shipibo tribe of Peru
Fair Trade
$30.00Alluvial 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...$30.00 -
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Shipibo Nativity Scene Fair Trade Peru
Fair Trade
$24.50Shipibo 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...$24.50 -
Teal and Turquoise Nativity Set
Fair Trade
$22.99Rich 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...$22.99 -
Pewter Nativity Set - Made in Ireland
$210.00Pewter has a long history in Ireland, going back over 800 years, and the quality and workmanship is evident in this wonderful Nativity from Mullingar Pewter, hand-crafted in Ireland. Each piece is made in the traditional way in Mullingar's own...$210.00