Olive Wood Oasis™ Prayer Beads

€15,00
In stock

Hand-made from the finest Jerusalem – Bethlehem Olive Wood by skilled Palestinian artisans, these Misbaha Prayer Beads (known as “Misbaha” or “Masbaha”, مِسْبَحَة) embody timeless beauty and profound significance. Consisting of 33 rounded olive wood spheres, they symbolize both the age of Jesus Christ, who lived 33 years, and hold special importance for Muslims, who go through them three times, representing the 99 names of God (اللّٰه‎).

Beyond their spiritual value, Palestinians use these prayer beads daily for meditation, stress release, and in the lively Dabke (Dabka) dance during joyous weddings and festive occasions. Discover the sacred traditions and artistry of Palestine with Olive Wood Oasis™ prayer beads, a genuine piece of Palestine that unites the religious practices of Christians and Muslims.
By Olive Wood Oasis™

Every Prayer Bead Misbaha is unique, handmade by numerous small workshops, and renowned across Palestine; Olive Wood Prayer Beads combine the sacredness of the olive tree and a celebratory dimension of Palestinian culture.

The purchase of these prayer beads supports local Palestinian farmers who harvest and trim the trees, and the families who own and take care of the land as well as the artisans and workshops who craft the prayer beads. Olive trees are not cut for their wood due to their sacredness within the Palestinian community. Instead, off-cuts from the annual pruning and trimming are used to produce the handicrafts. The olive wood is known for its distinctive quality, durability and is naturally antimicrobial.

The olive tree is deeply rooted in Palestinian culture. The light of the olive oil lamp is traditionally a symbol of God who is the light of the world; the olive tree is considered the blessed tree and its branches are a symbol of peace. The importance of the olive tree is best described by Mahmoud Darwish, Palestine’s most renowned poet, when referring to the political reality "If the olive trees knew the hands that planted them, their oil would become tears." Throughout generations, Palestinians have used almost every aspect of that tree: from olives to olive oil, to olive oil soap, and to olive wood handicraft. Not a drop or branch of the tree is wasted, and so many Palestinian families live off its blessings.
Materials & Size
  • Bethlehem Olive Wood
  • 33 rounded beads
  • Size of each bead is 10mm
  • Long durability
  • Made from off-cuts of annual olive tree pruning and trimming
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Product information

Shipping Costs

We ship worldwide from our warehouses in the EU via DHL.

Below, you can find our shipping costs based on your country or region:

Destination Standard Shipping with Tracking
Portugal 8 €
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United States 12 €
All other countries 10 €

Please note: If you are outside the EU, your customs authority may charge import duties and customs fees.

If you are located in Palestine or the occupied Palestinian territories, please contact us before placing an order. We deliver locally using a transport company, and payment can be made upon delivery.


Shipping Times

The total estimated delivery time is approximately two months. Our stock is shipped from Palestine to our fulfillment center in Europe, after which each order is dispatched individually.

You will receive a notification once your order leaves our fulfillment center. Delivery times are as follows:

  • Within the EU: A few days
  • UK/Ireland: Up to 10 business days
  • USA: Up to 20 business days
  • Other countries: Up to 30 business days


Tracking

You will receive a tracking number via email once your package has been dispatched.

Typically, we need up to two weeks to dispatch all orders after a restock. Once shipped, you will receive an email with a Portuguese tracking number, along with another email containing the invoice, which may be needed for customs.
Please use the Portuguese tracking number to track your package at your local post office.

We ship via DHL Worldwide. In most countries, DHL hands the packages to the local postal service. Orders can be tracked via DHL until the package is transferred to the regional postal service, after which tracking will continue with the regional carrier.

Due to high demand and limited supply, each order is limited to one kufiya.

This helps ensure more people have the opportunity to own a Hirbawi® Kufiya.

Thank you for your understanding.

The story

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE

Crafted with care, shaped by tradition

Watch our video to see the skill and dedication that go into creating each Olive Wood Oasis™ Prayer Beads.