Honoring Palestinian Heritage with Our New Strap Designs

Palestinian embroidery, or tatreez, is more than an art—it's a language. A language stitched by hand, passed down through generations, and unique to each region of Palestine. At Handmade Palestine, we’re proud to carry this tradition forward in a modern way with our tatreez embroidered straps.

Introducing Our New Ramallah Interchangeable Strap

Explore the Ramallah Strap

This stunning new design is a celebration of Ramallah’s traditional embroidery style, known for its use of deep red and black threads on natural beige fabric. These colors weren’t chosen at random—they reflect local symbolism, community identity, and the creativity of women who used to hand-embroider their lives into every thobe (traditional dress).

Our new strap features these classic tones and motifs, carefully hand-stitched by Palestinian women artisans keeping this tradition alive. The strap is interchangeable, meaning you can clip it onto your favorite bag and wear a piece of heritage wherever you go.

Explore more Interchangeable Straps here.

Introducing Our Newest Guitar Strap Design

Check Out the Guitar Strap

For music lovers, artists, and performers who want to carry Palestine with them on stage or in the studio, we also have our collection of tatreez guitar straps. Hand-embroidered on soft leather, this one-of-a-kind accessory blends function, art, and activism. Check out the newest strap to our collection. 

Shop more Guitar Straps here.

Why Regional Tatreez Matters

Tatreez was once highly regional—each Palestinian village and city had its own signature stitches, patterns, and color palettes. Ramallah’s style stood out for its elegant simplicity:

• Red and black were commonly used in striking contrast
• Geometric and floral motifs symbolized fertility, protection, and community
• Stitches varied from region to region, offering subtle but meaningful distinctions

By reviving these specific design elements, we’re not only creating beautiful handmade goods—we’re documenting and protecting cultural memory.

Handmade, Ethical, and Purpose-Driven

Every piece at Handmade Palestine is part of a bigger story. Our tatreez straps are hand-embroidered by women’s cooperatives in the West Bank. By purchasing one, you directly support these artisans, help preserve endangered cultural practices, and contribute to a more ethical, intentional economy.

Wearable Heritage, Made with Purpose

We’re honored to offer products that aren’t just beautiful—they’re meaningful. Whether you're carrying your bag through your daily routine or strumming your guitar, these straps let you wear your values, your solidarity, and a piece of Palestine.

Shop the full tatreez collection and carry the story forward.