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Olive Wood Pocket Peace Dove
Olive Wood Pocket Peace Dove

A beautifully carved piece as artistic as it is functional! Crafted from a single piece of Olive wood, the Peace Dove features an imprint designed to naturally cradle your thumb while holding it. If you prefer to utilize it as an ornament, a hole has been conveniently drilled in the wing to accommodate a wire, ribbon or cord for hanging. Includes a card for gift-giving. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted in the Bethlehem area of the West Bank by artisans with Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans (BFTA) which improves the lives of marginalized groups across Palestine.

HANDCRAFTED IN WEST BANK

  • Materials: Olive wood, paper
  • Measures: 2.4" x 2"
  • Colors: Natural, off white

SKU: 2707210

THE MAKERS

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.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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