Hewn & Holy
The Travel Altar
The Travel Altar
Solid wood · hand-applied finish · carved to order
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- Carved for you over 2–3 weeks — made to order
- Buying for a ceremony? Order 4 weeks ahead and add the date in your order note — we'll flag any risk before we carve
- Gift-ready: ship it straight to them and we'll enclose your note — never a price in the box
The Heirloom Promise — if it isn't worthy of the occasion, we replace it or refund it. No questions.
An altar that fits in a coat pocket. Closed, it is a smooth carved case. Opened, its two doors swing wide and the Holy Family stands before you — a triptych altar in the tradition monks and pilgrims have carried for a thousand years.
For the traveler, the hospital bedside, the desk drawer at work, the student away from home.
- Editions: beechwood or dense boxwood at 5″, cherry wood at 7″
- Hinged doors close to protect the carving in a bag or pocket
- Perfect for: travelers, students leaving home, deployments, hospital stays, First Communion
Finished by hand and shipped with care. Please allow 2–3 weeks for delivery, as each piece is made to order.
A meaningful gift for baptisms, first communions, confirmations, weddings, and memorials.
Which size should I gift?
Which size should I gift?
Every size for this piece is listed in inches in the selector above — the number is its height (or width, for wall pieces). As a rule of thumb: under 8″ lives on a desk, shelf, or bedside; 8–14″ holds a mantel, credenza, or prayer corner; 16″ and up commands a wall or room. When gifting, the middle size of any piece is the one most often chosen.
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Care instructions
Care instructions
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp rooms. Once or twice a year, a small amount of natural beeswax polish will deepen the grain.
Wood & finish
Wood & finish
Solid wood with a hand-applied natural finish. Every blank differs slightly in grain and tone, and every piece is finished by hand — so yours will be subtly unique.
Shipping & delivery
Shipping & delivery
Each piece is carved to order. Please allow 2–3 weeks for delivery — finished by hand and shipped with care. Tracking is shared as soon as your sculpture is on its way.
