Beaded Nativity Set / Handmade Wire Christmas Crib with Box

Tell the Christmas story in sparkling color with this handmade beaded nativity set. Each figure is shaped from wire and wrapped by hand in rows of tiny glass seed beads, so the robes shimmer in green, blue, red, silver, and gold. A smooth, orange-brown wooden bead forms each head, topped with a beaded cap or hat, and a wire ring at the base keeps every figure standing upright.

The figures hold wire staffs and small gifts, which gives each one its own character. Their slim, graceful shapes are typical of African beadwork, and no two figures are alike. Arrange them on a shelf, mantel, or table, close together or spread out to fill the space.

The set comes with a hinged storage box covered in bright striped fabric, lined with a blue and orange African print, and finished with a woven trim on the rim. The box keeps the figures safe between seasons and makes the set easy to gift. It is for decoration only and is not a toy. Each set is made by hand, so size, bead color, and detail vary slightly from set to set.

Design & Structure

• Slim standing figures made of wire wrapped in glass seed beads
• Wooden bead heads with beaded caps or hats
• Wire ring bases for steady standing
• Wire staffs and small gifts held in the hands
• Hinged storage box with striped fabric, African print lining, and woven trim

Bead & Finish

• Glass seed beads, wrapped by hand
• Shiny, light-catching surface
• Bright green, blue, red, silver, and gold tones
• No two figures look exactly alike

Materials

• Wire
• Glass seed beads
• Wooden bead heads
• Fabric-covered storage box with woven trim (please confirm box material)

Care

• Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth or brush
• Keep away from water and damp places
• Handle gently to protect the beads and wire shape
• Keep out of long, direct sunlight to protect the colors
• Store the figures in the box between seasons
• Decorative use only, not a toy, keep away from very young children

Occasions

• Ideal for Christmas displays on a mantel, shelf, or table
• Great for church, school, and office decor
• A meaningful gift for Christmas, housewarmings, travelers, and collectors

Ideal for:
Families, church groups, collectors, holiday decorators, gift buyers, and anyone who enjoys handmade African beadwork.

Available:
Other sizes, bead colors, and figure counts may be available. Let me know which set(s) you’d like priced or photographed. Each set varies slightly, as it is handmade.