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Bethlehem Baubles

Christmas should be about giving something special to the ones we love and connecting with the things that really matter. In an age of mass production and commercialisation, Bethlehem Baubles offers the chance to return to these simple origins and renew the authentic spirit of Christmas with traditional glass decorations, handmade in Bethlehem. To do this, they've paired up with Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans (BFTA) who work closely with Muslim and Christian communities at an individual level in order to produce a unique gift with a direct and meaningful impact. Each decoration is handblown by muslims, painted by Christians, and shipped by Israel.

To support the local artisans of Palestine; where the story of Christmas began.

Meet Ros

My name is Ros Pollock and I'm the founder of Bethlehem Baubles. I started this project whilst living in Jerusalem where I wanted to try and create a meaningful impact for the skilled local craftsman there, and to foster a better sense of cooperation between the local communities. To do this, I paired up with Suzan and Salam at Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans (BFTA). This amazing non-profit NGO works closely with both Muslim and Christian communities in Palestine, empowering the most vulnerable producers in the area and supporting them to become active agents in their own livelihoods. Together with your help, Bethlehem Baubles is working to give skilled artisans access to the global market whilst developing their social rights and communities at home.