Quality of Olive Wood

Carving Quality

Holy Land Art follows the Olive wood carving tradition that was introduced by the Monks and Priests and perfected by local carvers that have passes their skills on from generation to generation for over 700 years. 

Olive Wood Quality

These works of Art are made from the trimmings of the holy land olive trees. This is an essential process for the health and proper growth of the trees. There is absolutely no trees that are damaged in the process. 

The Olive Wood has a unique beauty and quality that is not found in any other tree. The solidity and fixed colors are a result of oil in the wood fibers. The beauty from gradations, ripples, and differentiations of color lines make it very beautiful and eye-catching.

Statues Quality

Our olive wood products are coated with soft, clear, lacquer-based sealing wax to keep them intact during shipping and handling in order to ensure their longevity and to give them a hint of shine.