A cross on a hill symbolizes service and sacrifice. Handcarved by Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans in West Bank, this ornament is made from locally sourced olive wood. Hang it as a reminder to offer help where you can in service of something beyond yourself.
- Materials: Olive wood
- Measures: 2.5"L
- Handcrafted in West Bank
Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans (BFTA) celebrates ancient craft and wisdom through trade—a nonprofit NGO that improves the lives of marginalized groups across Palestine by bringing their goods and stories to market.The goal: Equality and justice by creating sustainable and equitable business models with a better work environment for makers who work with olive wood, embroidery, mother of pearl, olive oil soap, felt wool, and recycled products.Established in 2009, BFTA became the first guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) in the Middle East in 2015. Through trade relationships with organizations like Ten Thousand Villages, BFTA reaches new markets, doubling its sales in the past few years, and improving the quality of life for hundreds of artisans and their communities.