Unique Nativity Sets

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Stylized sculpture is finely carved to a smooth finish from a single piece of soapstone, skillfully capturing the tranquil facial expressions and draped vestments of the Holy Family. Figurine measures 10"H x 4"W x 2"D. This Soapstone Nativity was...

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...

Fair Trade - You can't help but share a smile with this diminutive Holy Family. This terra-cotta figurine is hand painted with colorful clothing and smiling faces. Nativity measures 2.75" H x 2.25" W. This Nativity set was acquired through a Fair Trade...

Fair Trade - Hand carved and stained, this Holy Family Nativity is made from fast growing, sustainable Jacaranda wood in the nation of Uganda. Nativity measures approximately 8 inches tall. 0035-CRE Please note: This unique nativity scene is handmade in...

Fair Trade - 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. Nativity hut is finished with combo of liquid wood stain and...

Fair Trade - Metal nativity from Thailand. This free standing nativity is composed of beads and three different metals - nickel, copper, and brass. There is no lead in the metals and only lead free solder is used. Metal nativity measures 8.5"H x 8.5"W x...

Fair Trade Natividad from Peru. Retablos are image boxes portraying scenes of faith and daily life. This Nativity Scene retablo is crafted in Peru and made of paper and plaster. Measures 2.5"H x 2"W x 2"L. See more nativity scenes from Peru, or visit...

This miniature nativity scene is made from Cat's Claw Bark (Una de Gato) and coconut. The nativity scene figures are so tiny and well done, especially for their size, you have to see it in person to believe it. Please note: The costume colors for this...

Fair Trade - Five terra cotta figures, each animated with its own sweet expression and dressed in traditional Quechuan clothing . This friendly Peruvian nativity is crafted by artisans in Lima and depicted in traditional Peruvian dress. Tallest figure...

Fair Trade - From the Aymara people, an indigenous nation in South America, this nativity signifies the heart of family love and the birth of Jesus. (Chuyma is a Aymara word which means a welcome from the heart.) This colorful ceramic Andean nativity...

Colombian nativity set is uniquely and colorfully made from Mazapán, a traditional dough made from corn flour and water. Each piece is shaped by hand to create this really special nativity set.  This 8 piece nativity comes in pink and...

Fair Trade matchbox nativity - This tiny nativity fits inside of a matchbox! Perfect for stuffing stockings, or as a tiny reminder for you pocket. Matchbox Nativity measures 1.5" H x 2" D. This Nativity set was acquired through a Fair Trade organization...

A moose, a fox, and a log cabin stand with the holy family in this fair trade nativity set from Peru. Handmade in Peru from ceramic that is artfully sculpted and glazed. Nativity stands 3.5" high. Celebrating the Great White North. This Log Cabin...

This Arpillera Christmas treeskirt displays the nativity scene in colorful, handmade detail. The tree skirt is hand appliquéd, embroidered, and crocheted in cotton, satin, textured, and metallic fabric. A joyful work of art! Measures 37 inches in...

Nativity is carefully made from dried corn husks by artisans in Colombia. Imported through a fair trade organizations which pays a fair price for the work, allowing the people who make these nativity sets to improve their quality of life. Colombian corn...

Fair Trade Ayacuchan nativity scene is also a candle holder! Quaint Peruvian nativity set is a dwelling in the Ayacuchan highlands. Produced using traditional skills and motifs perfected by generations of artisans from Ayacucho. Ceramic nativity...

We love the quiet serenity of this fair trade nativity scene from Peru. The figures have rounded shapes, and placid expressions. Made by hand in Peru. Tallest figure measures 4 1/4 inches tall. $28.99. 72754 This Nativity scene was acquired through a...

Nickel, copper, brass, and beads comprise this fair trade nativity from Thailand. There is no lead in the metals and only lead free solder is used.  Thai nativity O Little Town measures 5.25"H x 10"W. 998-017 This nativity was acquired through...