Handmade Blog

Our Ethical Christmas Gift Guide That Gives Back

This Christmas, give with intention. 🎁 Discover ethical, handmade gifts from Palestine that carry stories of heritage, resilience, and justice. From tatreez embroidery and olive wood carvings to ol...

Handmade Sand Art Christmas Cards from Beit Sahour

In Beit Sahour, just next to Bethlehem, a joyful community of artisans at the Oasis Center transforms recycled paper and Bethlehem flowers into stunning handmade Christmas cards featuring Palestini...

10 Beautiful Places in Palestine: Connecting with Heritage and Supporting Local Artisans

Even amid occupation, violence, and restricted access, Palestinian culture and craftsmanship endure. Discover 10 beautiful places in historic Palestine where artisans preserve culture under occupat...

Meet Our Artisans: The Oasis Center for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Next in our Meet Our Artisans series, we introduce the Oasis Center in Beit Sahour, where people with intellectual disabilities create beautiful handmade crafts that carry dignity, heritage, and hope.

The Camel in Palestine: History, Culture & Artisan Craft

The camel has long symbolized resilience in Palestinian life — from ancient trade routes to inspiring artisans today. At Handmade Palestine, this heritage lives on through camel milk soap, embroide...

New Arrivals & Restocks & Don't Forget Our Mother's Day Sale With 15% Off

Discover new artisan-made treasures—just restocked and freshly designed in collaboration with women in Palestine. Every purchase supports Palestinian women and refugees with fair trade income, espe...

Celebrating Artisans: The Nasrallah Family

Our Celebrating Artisans series continues with Ghada Nasrallah. Nestled in Beit Jala, the Nativity Bells Olive Wood Factory is a small family workshop where the Nasrallah family has been crafting o...

Small Business Saturday: Celebrating Palestinian Artisans + 20% Off

Support Palestinian artisans who overcome unimaginable challenges—restricted movement, lack of access to materials, and the daily realities of occupation—to create stunning, handmade decor. Their c...

Artisan Highlights: The Story of Samer and Toufiq Kattan, The Son and Father Silversmiths of Bethlehem

Father and son duo Toufiq and Samer Kattan, silversmiths from Bethlehem, create unique sterling silver pieces for their Zaytouna Jewelry collection, with designer Nadira Ilaris, casting real olive ...

Handmade Palestine at the World Trade Summit 2024: September 17-20

Handmade Palestine is thrilled to attend the World Trade Summit 2024 in Cape Town this September! We’ll be joining Halaal Hub on September 16 for a special conversation with one of our artisans, ex...