WorldCrafts artisan group Glad Tidings employs talented artisans in Jordan.
These artisans hand carve beautiful items out of local olive wood.
The Impact of Your Purchase
In Jordan, people with disabilities are often in the position of living as “takers” and search for whatever handouts they can persuade someone to give them.
Through Glad Tidings, people with disabilities are transformed into artisans who work with dignity to provide for themselves and their families. These artisans are thankful to continue to the age-old tradition of carving olive wood. The sale of their handcrafted products provides the artisans and their families with precious commodities, such as food, clothing, shelter, and an education. These artisans do not despair because of their disabilities; instead they rejoice that Glad Tidings values them and does not turn them away as so many others would.
Products Handmade by Glad Tidings Artisans
New! Holy Family Ornament
The rich, variegated tones of Jordanian olive wood highlight this nativity scene.
Star Bright Frame Magnet Ornament
The perfect gift for relatives! Add a photo of a child for family to hang on the tree, or put on the refrigerator as a special memento this Christmas.
Olive Wood Fish Dish
This versatile tray hand carved out of olive wood serves as the perfect holder for your everyday essentials or to serve small food items.
Jordanian Bracelet
This bracelet is handcrafted out of olive wood beads and turquoise stones.
Jordanian Earrings
These unique earrings are handcrafted out of olive wood beads and turquoise stones.
Thank you for joining with us to support these artisans, their families, and their communities.