Handmade Blog

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...

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 ...

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 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, ...

6 Ways to Support Palestinians

What's behind the QR code on our Handmade Palestine tees? 6 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.

Preaching in New York, a Pasta Restaurant, and How You Can Help

What does a sermon in New York and a pasta restaurant have in common? More than you might think. After preaching at LaFayette Presbyterian Church, Handmade Palestine founder Morgan Cooper made an u...

Fathers Day Collection & Olive Oil Sale

This Father’s Day, celebrate the father figures in your life with a meaningful gift handcrafted in Palestine. Discover how intentional shopping supports Palestinian artisans, preserves traditional ...

Freeke Season: The Importance of Ancient Grains

Freeke season celebrates more than a grain—it honours a way of life. In Palestine, wheat in all its forms—freeke, bulghur, smeed, flour, and berries—has shaped food, craft, and cultural memory for ...

All New Designs + Last Chance Eid Sale!

Discover our newest handmade olive wood kitchen utensils from Bethlehem — beautifully crafted by Palestinian artisans. Plus, don’t miss your last chance to shop our Eid Sale before it ends.