Fair Trade

Colorful nativity fair trade imported from Guatemala! Our vibrant Guatemalan cloth nativity contains three pieces. Mary and Joseph are about 6" tall. The nativity arch is about 12" wide and 8" high...

An African gourd is hollowed out and dried and turned into an enclosure for a banana fiber nativity scene. The three Magi and camels and a star are carved into the exterior of the gourd and then...

Stylized carnations were used in art during the Ottoman empire to reflect wealth and abundance. Different colored carnations beautifully decorate this nativity scene from Turkey. Turkish...

Women in rural areas of Azerbaijan knit these expressive little nativity figures using soft colorful yarn. Azerbaijan has a deeply rooted knitting tradition with one of the most...

Women of Azerbaijan knit these expressive little nativity figures using soft colorful yarn. Azerbaijan has a deeply rooted knitting tradition with one of the most famous Azerbaijani...

Olive wood nativity scene is displayed suspended from an olive wood Christmas tree. Olive wood is a sustainable wood used for thousands of years to create beautifully carved items. When an olive tree...

Wisemen and lots of animals gather to welcome the infant Jesus in this Nepali nativity set. We love the bright colors and all the nativity figures that are included. The standing figures measure...

Beautifully carved K’iche’ Maya nativity scene is handmade from pinewood and handpainted in vibrant colors. Mary and Joseph are painted in the traditional K’iche’ Mayan...

There are so many pieces to this nativity scene from Armenia. Mary, Joseph, the infant Jesus in the manger, angel, three wisemen, three camels, an ox, a donkey and  sheep are all beautifully...

Surrounding the holy family is a symbol of warmth and love: a heart made from deliciously fragrant cinnamon bark. The Holy Family - Joseph, Mary, and the newborn babe - are crafted from delicate...

Joyful nativity scene made in Kenya from banana fiber, cloth and wire. We particularly like the trumpeting angel in this set.  Banana palm leaves are woven and dried to create the storage box,...

Mary has the infant Jesus swaddled close to her in this adorable nativity scene from Nepal. Himalayan sheep wool is felted and shaped to make this beautiful Nepalese nativity scene. Hand made in...

Little nativity scene made from colorful strips of recycled magazine paper which are woven and quilled to create this fair trade nativity scene from Vietnam. The nativity scene is free standing but...

Beautiful in its simplicity, this terracotta nativity set from Nepal conveys a sense of minimalist and unrefined beauty. The terracotta clay used for the nativity figures is presented in its...

Artful and serene, the heavenly pillars nativity scene is handcarved from beautifully lush soapstone. Each piece is carved from locally sourced soapstone. Some variation in coloration and carving...

The joy and spirit of Christmas is beautifully portrayed with our Fair Trade Tuko Pamoja Soapstone Nativity Scene from Kenya. "Tuko Pamoja" is a Swahili phrase that translates to "We Are...

Traditional dress nativity scene from the Republic of Georgia features clothing representative of Georgian history and culture. Joseph is wearing the traditional Svan hat and has a dagger in his...

Nativity scene handmade in the Republic of Georgia is crafted from felted Georgian wool. The country's mountainous terrain and climate provide favorable conditions for sheep farming, and...

Unique nativity scene from Ecuador is handmade from eucalyptus pods, beans and dried orange peel. Size will vary but the nativity measures approximately 2 inches tall x 2 inches wide.  Handmade...

Himalayan sheep wool is felted and shaped to make this beautiful Nepalese nativity scene. Hand made in Nepal and fair trade imported, we love the simple beauty of this unique nativity scene...

This fair trade nativity scene comes to us from rural Kenya, where banana palms provide a beautiful variegated natural fiber that Kenyan artisans sculpt into memorable Christmas nativity displays...

Beautiful batik detailing covers the front and back of each piece of this nativity scene from Indonesia. Carved, sanded and batiked by hand from sustainable, fast-growing sengon wood. Fair trade...

The holy family are clothed in Peruvian frazadas (traditional Andean textiles). The nativity scene features Joseph wearing a chullo hat, Mary wearing a woven veil, and the infant Jesus swaddled in a...

A tiny nativity scene is displayed in front of a colorful home and portico in this fair trade nativity scene from El Salvador. For centuries, nativity artisans in Ilobasco have worked with...

A tiny nativity scene is hidden beneath a ceramic parrot in this unique nativity set handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador. For centuries, nativity artisans in Ilobasco have worked with local...

Lift the ceramic dove to find a tiny nativity scene sheltered below. Unique nativity set handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador. For centuries, nativity artisans in Ilobasco have worked...

What a unique African nativity scene. A Calabash is carved, hollowed and dried and spotlights a wonderful Ugandan nativity made from kitenge cloth and natural materials. The Calabash can stand...

Unique nativity scene handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador. For centuries, nativity artisans in Ilobasco have worked with local clays and resinous plant extracts to craft delightful...

Whimsical and bright, our colorful ornaments are sure to bring smiles! Fair trade ornaments are handmade in artist Edwin’s workshop in Lima, Peru. Made from glazed ceramic, each ornament...

Unique nativity scene from the Andes features two angels holding a star above the holy family. This colorful nativity set is one of our new favorites here at YonderStar. This Nativity set was...

What a unique and colorful African nativity scene. Handmade in Uganda from kitenge fabric and natural materials, the holy family can stand on its own or be used as a hanging ornament. A variety of...

Our Turkish nativity scene features three fritware figures and a Turkish rug. These nativity figures are handcrafted in Turkey using methods and techniques from the 14th to 16th century Iznik pottery...

What a lovely design for a nativity scene! Handmade in Mexico from tin, this nativity scene folds flat when closed, and opens to reveal a delightful and colorful nacimiento (the word for nativity...

Mexico has a very strong tradition of nacimiento or nativity scenes, and this colorful nativity is a classic Mexican design. Handmade and painted from tin that is stamped with textural designs, the...

The holy family rests in the shade of a palm tree in this lovely nativity scene made in Thailand. In Thailand, the palm tree is an important resource providing materials for both shelter and food. It...

Multi-colored beads surround the holy family in this nativity scene from Thailand. A beaded star is displayed at the top of the manger scene. Nativity manger scene made in Thailand from nickel,...

Nativity manger scene made in Thailand from nickel, copper, brass, and multi-colored beads. There is no lead in the metals and only lead free solder is used.  Nativity scene is made in Thailand...

Fair trade unique nativity scene from Rwanda is hand-carved from Musave wood of native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea) in Rwanda, Africa. This nativity hut depicts the Holy Family taking shelter in a...

Stunning nativity scene handmade in Mongolia from clay, silk, handmade paper and other embellishments. Each nativity set is unique with variations in color and design and includes the holy family,...

Stunning nativity scene handmade in Mongolia from clay, silk, handmade paper and other embellishments. Each nativity set is unique with variations in color and design. Mongolian nativity scene made...