Hand Carved Olive Wood Cross with Crucifix String Necklace, From the Holy Land

Blessed and protected, this Hand Carved Olivewood crucifix with string necklace will make you look and feel divine. The piece is delicately crafted using traditional techniques from the Holy Land for an elegant look.

The process of producing an olive wood craft requires labor intensity and consists of many stages, often involving the work of multiple artisans. Drilling machines are used initially to attain the rough outline of the intended craft. It accounts for 15% of the process, although it eliminates some of the most difficult and time-consuming aspects of the carving. Next the piece is passed onto a skilled artisan who transforms the rough outline into a finished product by chiseling the details. Finally, the finished item must be sanded down and polished, then coated with olive wax to give the object a "natural shine" and ensure its longevity. Depending on what the particular product is, the process could take up to 45 days. Most professional artisans go through six to seven years of training.