{"product_id":"natural-bark-olive-wood-cross","title":"Handmade Natural Bark Olive Wood Latin Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade Latin cross\u003c\/strong\u003e relief-carved from a natural block of olive wood, with the bark left intact around the edges. The contrast between the rough outer bark and the smooth carved cross creates a design shaped as much by nature as by craftsmanship. Suitable for wall display or standing on a shelf, desk, or tabletop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross is carved from the inner wood by hand, while the natural bark border is left largely untouched. Its edges are determined by the original branch, giving every piece a different outline, texture, and personality. The pale carved cross stands in contrast to the darker bark around it, creating a simple but distinctive \u003cstrong\u003enatural bark olive wood cross\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLatin cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its longer vertical beam and shorter horizontal arm, is one of the most recognized forms in Christian devotion. Here, the familiar shape is presented in a rustic and organic way, allowing the natural olive wood grain and bark texture to become part of the meaning of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eHoly Land Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Bethlehem, this \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood Latin cross\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects a Christian woodworking tradition that has been part of the Holy Land for generations. Local artisans work with olive wood sourced from pruning branches rather than cutting down trees, preserving the groves that have shaped the landscape around Bethlehem and the surrounding hills for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact cross fits naturally into everyday spaces — a hallway, kitchen shelf, bedroom, office desk, prayer corner, or child's room. Its natural bark finish makes it a thoughtful gift for a \u003cem\u003ebaptism, First Communion, Confirmation, housewarming, Christian wedding, or Holy Land keepsake\u003c\/em\u003e. For anyone drawn to handmade religious art, the bark itself becomes part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from damp areas, prolonged sunlight, and direct heat sources. Small changes in the bark over time are part of the natural character of the wood and should be viewed as a feature rather than a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piece of Holy Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46323015188652,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/0784\/8620\/files\/natural-bark-olive-wood-cross.jpg?v=1780229181","url":"https:\/\/www.pieceofholyland.com\/products\/natural-bark-olive-wood-cross","provider":"Piece of Holy Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}