Folk Art Mavens is committed to bringing you the best in handcrafted gifts from threatened communities around the world. During our travels, we've compiled a collection of photos of the artisans who produce our products, which we are sharing here.

folkartmavens > Rough cutting is done on machines programmed with the master design model.
folkartmavens > Olive Wood Carving photo
folkartmavens > After the olives are picked, the oil is extracted in an olive press.
folkartmavens > Then the ornament must be cut from olive wood.
folkartmavens > At the Tamer factory in Beit Sahur, a pattern is stamped for carving Christmas ornaments.
folkartmavens > Over one thousand different gift items are made from olive wood.
folkartmavens > The finished carvings are very refined.
folkartmavens > Olive trees are cared for lovingly, and branches are selectively cut for carving.  Here is a pile of uncarved olive wood, stacked to dry.
folkartmavens > Finished pillow covers, embroidered by Leila Nazzal.
Rough cutting is done on machines programmed with the master design model.
folkartmavens > Rough cutting is done on machines programmed with the master design model.
Rough cutting is done on machines programmed with the master design model.
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