Description
Stunningly bound with Mother of Pearl with the Dome of the Rock as the central motif on the front and Al Aqsa Mosque on the back, this beautiful Quran was made in Palestine and supplied by Gloria which coordinates the sales of olive wood and mother of pearl for 60 carvers working in small workshops.
All of the Bethlehem area is isolated by the Separation Wall and nearly surrounded by settlements. Gloria’s shop showcases work of artisans and encourages cooperation, maintaining the highest quality. Many artisans are in serious debt; although they receive what is considered locally a fair price for their work, like other Palestinian artisans, they have no health insurance or pensions. The olive wood products are carved from wood that must be dried for at least a year before using. Traditionally the wood comes from the pruning the trees, ensuring environmental sustainability. Hadeel commissions new designs and is one of the few customers who pay for orders right away, enabling this group’s work to continue. We also support “Keep Hope Alive”, an olive tree planting project coordinated in the area by the YMCA.