There are a lot of good store owners in Bethlehem but we found Blessing's Gift Shop and Bethlehem Olive Wood Factory to be a top notch place to visit. The store owner, Bassem, is very passionate about his work, caring for his workers, family, and his guests. We felt extremely welcomed into his store, shop, and onto the rooftop for great views. I think his olive wood work is excellent with extremely fair prices. We had items shipped home to USA and our package arrived in excellent condition with everything we purchased. If you are near the Church of Nativity than it's worth a short walk to visit this shop.

We visited after going to the Church of the Nativity and walking a bit. We used directions from the phone and could not find the place. We got a lot of steps in because we went the wrong way. We at last arrived. The owner of the shop is very kind and friendly. He told us some stories, let us go up on the roof, showed us how he made some of his wood products, etc.

We loved this store! The owner allowed us to just look around his store without buying anything and even let us go up onto the buildimg's roof terrace where we enjoyed a nice view of Betlehem. Before leaving we decided to pick up some souvenirs. The owner stopped working at his craft machine, talked to us, told us interesting stories and offered us coffee! This was a typical WOW factor!

Blessings is the most wonderful shop for olive wood products! They have a large range of products and you can see them being made in the attached factory. The owner, Bassein is so lovely! He took time to explain the products to us, answer the many questions we had and offered bottled water, coffee and to see the view of Bethlehem from the rooftop. He does not pressure you at all to purchase and is very genuine. Blessings is only a short walk from the Church of the Nativity. I would highly recommend going to Blessings if you are looking for quality, hand made olive wood products.

Bassem treated us as if we had known each other all our lives. After feeling the aggressiveness of the taxi drivers and the stress of being in a new place, he came with classy hospitality. We felt protected, helped and respected. Not only did we buy some great gifts, but we got guidance, ideas, we were given water, internet access, and especially access to the store's terrace, where you can see a large part of the city. Go to his store every time you pass through Bethlehem and you will say that I was right

Baseem’s little shop and adjacent workshop in Bethlehem were a treasure to find. Not only were we welcomed with great hospitality, there were so many things to choose from. In his generosity, I was even allowed to take more items than I paid for. Would happily recommend a visit to Bassem’s shop for anyone looking for any Olive wood products at an affordable price and great service.

The guys in that shop took me on a little tour around and I was so blessed to get to know them. I am looking forward to meeting them again in the future. I am really looking forward to it. They are the bestof the best out there. The store itself offers so much to look at and buy affordably. Please support this local store in any way shape or form. They need it now more than ever. Big Fan abd a huge shoutout from Germany.

This shop is excellent. Very high quality products offered by a classy, passionate owner. We were given a low-pressure tour of the shop and the pieces available. Bassem, the owner, made us feel at home throughout our time there. There is also a view on the shop’s roof that he graciously offered to show us. Easily our best view of the town throughout our tour of Bethlehem. I have bought and gifted items from this shop to many clients in the US and have received great feedback. The quality and uniqueness of the products, along with the story of them having been made in Bethlehem, suggest the prices should be higher (my opinion). Not to mention the excellent service. I will continue to make purchases from this shop for many years to come. Check this place out!