Bethlehem Handicraft's Christian Wooden Carvings and Gifts — Local services in Aurora

It all started with a crucifix. From there, our family collection grew. Next a rosary, then our first masterpiece! St George, our sons patron saint, is an incredible work of art, not to mention very difficult to find! Then more pieces...a small cross, a hand cross for my grandson, a wall crucifix for my daughter. Then a second masterpiece! St Francis, my husbands patron saint. Then a third! Our beautiful, double sided table crucifix. And Guadalupe! But, we were still missing something. My patron saint, St John the Evangelist. I spoke with George Bannoura about carving one for me. I just received it. I got goosebumps, I cried. He is stunning. The detail that goes into these carvings is beyond words. The Bannoura family are truly blessed craftsmen. The care that must be exercised while working on these beautiful pieces, is evident the moment you first lay eyes upon one of their pieces. They do not create wood carvings, they give you a family heirloom, to be handed down through the generations. These are pieces that take months to carve, not something turned out with a mold or a programmed machine. Thank you so very much George, for what you and your family do -bringing the love of God into our homes.

God Bless the Bannoura...

Went to this shop with a group. The owner is very nice. I bought a one of a kind nativity, hand carved of olive wood. I would have never spent that much money on something like that but it is magnificent. I also still order from there because they offer great quality olive wood carvings, most are unique and very practical gifts. The owner was very knowledgeable and shared how to properly maintain your carving so it could be kept looking beautiful after long term use (light washing, oiling, ect). I was very picky about the wood grain in my carving and the owner was very helpful by digging through his storage stock to find some other carvings to select from. I...

What a beautiful shop! On my first visit today (there will be more!) Mike served me and told me a little bit about the families in Israel that their shop supports by offering these exquisitely carved, one of a kind sculptures from the native olive wood in Bethlehem.

If you want something really special for your loved ones this Easter, forget the chocolate bunnies! Come to Bethlehem Handicrafts for a work of art celebrating the life and Resurrection of Our Lord!

And meet Aki the American Akita who is a kind as the owners, and very lovable. (Don’t worry, Mike and George will ask if it’s ok to let him meet you- otherwise he stays...