Carefully carved by hand, these olive wood hearts are small pieces that carry both meaning and material history.
Made from branches of olive trees that have naturally fallen or been pruned, the wood is given a second life, shaped into something simple yet deeply expressive. The grain, formed over decades, moves through each piece in its own way, creating patterns and tones that cannot be repeated.
Smooth to the touch and gentle in form, they sit easily in the hand, whether kept as a quiet keepsake, given as a gesture of love, or used to mark a moment worth remembering. Their simplicity allows them to hold many meanings, shaped as much by the person receiving them as by the hands that made them.
They also lend themselves beautifully to personalisation, with space for initials, dates, or small messages, making them especially suited to weddings, gatherings, and meaningful milestones.
No two are exactly alike. Each heart carries its own variation in grain, tone, and shape, a reflection of the tree it came from and the hands that carved it.
Details
Size: 4cm length x 4cm wide, 2cm thick (various sizes)
Material: Olive wood
Origin: Made in Bethlehem, Palestine, using olive wood sourced from the surrounding region.
Care
Handwash only.
Avoid soaking or placing in the dishwasher.
To maintain its natural lustre, apply a small amount of olive oil from time to time.
Giving back
Each piece supports artisans in Bethlehem, helping to sustain traditional olive wood carving as a source of dignified, fairly paid work.
A portion of proceeds is shared with marginalised communities through our ongoing partnership with human rights organisation Restless Beings.
For every order placed, we also plant a tree, contributing to long-term environmental restoration.
