Handmade Blog

How to Tie a Keffiyeh: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Before anything else, the keffiyeh is not a fashion accessory. It is a symbol of Palestinian identity, resistance, and steadfastness that has been worn by Palestinian farmers, workers, and families...

Heritage Themes We Love | Beit Doqo Brass Jewelry + Join us in Corvallis, Oregon!

Every piece of Beit Doqo brass jewellery celebrates Palestine. Inspired by symbols of heritage—from traditional coffee pots and embroidered thobs to Gaza strawberries, the Palestinian sunbird and w...

Our Za’atar, the Love Story Behind the Blend & Mississippi Ave Street Fair—Here We Come 💚

Every bag of Handmade Palestine’s za’atar tells a story of love, resilience and connection to the land. Meet the family behind our handcrafted blend, discover why this cherished Palestinian staple ...

The Story of Dawud’s Mother’s Tree: The Story of Every Palestinian

Dawud’s story is one of love, loss, and quiet resistance. Through a single olive tree dedicated to his mother, he carries forward a connection to Kifr Birem—where return is complicated, but belongi...

UPDATED INFO | Our US Tour Continues: Pacific Northwest & California Events

Our US Tour Continues! We're heading to Colorado, Oregon, and California this summer with a series of speaking events, pop-up markets, and festival appearances. From Denver and Portland to Albany, ...

Why Our Sterling Silver Pieces Are So Precious

Every sterling silver piece in our collection begins with a hand-picked olive leaf from the ancient Roman olive trees of Bethlehem. Carefully crafted by skilled Palestinian artisans, each piece is ...

How to Wear a Keffiyeh: 5 Ways to Style Palestine's Iconic Scarf

The Palestinian keffiyeh is one of the most recognizable garments in the world. It has been worn by farmers in the fields of Palestine, by activists on the streets of New York, by grandmothers in r...

The Black Sheep Gathering Festival, Oregon + Wool Batts, and What This Work Means

This Sunday, June 28, we’ll be at The Black Sheep Gathering Festival in Albany, Oregon with The Palestinian Wool Project, sharing our wool batts and the story behind them. Sourced through Maan lil ...

UPDATED | 7 Ways to Support Palestinians

What's behind the QR code on our Handmade Palestine tees? 7 simple ways to support Palestinians—from giving artisan-made gifts and adopting an olive tree to supporting grassroots organizations, jo...

Palestine: Stone, Hills and Human Life

Palestine is a landscape of stone hills, ancient olive trees, and living memory, where nature and human life are deeply intertwined through craft, tradition, and daily connection to the land.