Unique Nativity Sets

Traditional dress nativity scene from the Republic of Georgia features clothing representative of Georgian history and culture. Joseph is wearing the traditional Svan hat and has a dagger in his belt. Svans are one of the distinct northern peoples of...

Nativity scene handmade in the Republic of Georgia is crafted from felted Georgian wool. The country's mountainous terrain and climate provide favorable conditions for sheep farming, and Georgian sheep are renowned for their high-quality wool...

Unique nativity scene from Ecuador is handmade from eucalyptus pods, beans and dried orange peel. Size will vary but the nativity measures approximately 2 inches tall x 2 inches wide.  Handmade in Ecuador and fair trade imported.  See more...

Himalayan sheep wool is felted and shaped to make this beautiful Nepalese nativity scene. Hand made in Nepal and fair trade imported, we love the simple beauty of this unique nativity scene. Himalayan nativity scene from Nepal is lovingly handmade by...

This fair trade nativity scene comes to us from rural Kenya, where banana palms provide a beautiful variegated natural fiber that Kenyan artisans sculpt into memorable Christmas nativity displays. The manger scene is set atop a wooden base with a woven...

Beautiful batik detailing covers the front and back of each piece of this nativity scene from Indonesia. Carved, sanded and batiked by hand from sustainable, fast-growing sengon wood. Fair trade unique nativity set imported from Indonesia...

The holy family are clothed in Peruvian frazadas (traditional Andean textiles). The nativity scene features Joseph wearing a chullo hat, Mary wearing a woven veil, and the infant Jesus swaddled in a traditional blanket. Hand made by Peruvian...

Lift the ceramic dove to find a tiny nativity scene sheltered below. Unique nativity set handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador. For centuries, nativity artisans in Ilobasco have worked with local clays and resinous plant extracts to craft...

What a unique African nativity scene. A Calabash is carved, hollowed and dried and spotlights a wonderful Ugandan nativity made from kitenge cloth and natural materials. The Calabash can stand on its own, or can be hung from the cord at the top. As...

Unique nativity scene handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador. For centuries, nativity artisans in Ilobasco have worked with local clays and resinous plant extracts to craft delightful miniatures. Their most famous pieces are known as sorpresas or...

Unique nativity scene from the Andes features two angels holding a star above the holy family. This colorful nativity set is one of our new favorites here at YonderStar. This Nativity set was acquired through a Fair Trade organization. Fair trade pays...

What a unique and colorful African nativity scene. Handmade in Uganda from kitenge fabric and natural materials, the holy family can stand on its own or be used as a hanging ornament. A variety of kitenge fabrics are used for this nativity set so no two...

Our Turkish nativity scene features three fritware figures and a Turkish rug. These nativity figures are handcrafted in Turkey using methods and techniques from the 14th to 16th century Iznik pottery tradition of the Ottoman Empire. The tulip is a...

What a lovely design for a nativity scene! Handmade in Mexico from tin, this nativity scene folds flat when closed, and opens to reveal a delightful and colorful nacimiento (the word for nativity scene in Mexico). Each nativity piece is carefully hinged...

Mexico has a very strong tradition of nacimiento or nativity scenes, and this colorful nativity is a classic Mexican design. Handmade and painted from tin that is stamped with textural designs, the nativity scene fits neatly in its own colorful tin box...

The holy family rests in the shade of a palm tree in this lovely nativity scene made in Thailand. In Thailand, the palm tree is an important resource providing materials for both shelter and food. It is only fitting that the Thai artists who designed...

Nativity manger scene made in Thailand from nickel, copper, brass, and multi-colored beads. There is no lead in the metals and only lead free solder is used.  Nativity scene is made in Thailand and measures 5 inches high x 3 inches wide x 3 inches...

Fair trade unique nativity scene from Rwanda is hand-carved from Musave wood of native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea) in Rwanda, Africa. This nativity hut depicts the Holy Family taking shelter in a traditional Rwandan home. The musave wood nativity is...

Stunning nativity scene handmade in Mongolia from clay, silk, handmade paper and other embellishments. Each nativity set is unique with variations in color and design and includes the holy family, three wisemen, and two young shepherds. Nativity scene...

Stunning nativity scene handmade in Mongolia from clay, silk, handmade paper and other embellishments. Each nativity set is unique with variations in color and design. Mongolian nativity scene made by hand by doll artist Dorjkhand who has been...

Beautiful olive wood nativity scene is hand-carved in Palestine. Pruned branches of olive trees are used; this is not only a sustainable practice, but it also lends a lot of interest to the stable of this nativity as you can see different grains of wood...

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...

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

Julkrubba is the Swedish word for nativity scene and this shepherd with flock of sheep for the creche set was added to our offerings in 2019. These nativity pieces are to accompany our Scandinavian Nativity from Sweden Made from FSC certified...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...