Handmade Blog

Last Restocking of the Year: Handmade Treasures for a Meaningful Holiday Season

Our final restocking of the year is here, filled with long-awaited returns and beautiful new handmade pieces from Palestinian artisans. From reusable gift bags in traditional fabrics to our beloved...

10 Ethical Gifts That Give More This Christmas

This Christmas, choose gifts that give back. Our Ethical Holiday Gift Guide highlights ten meaningful, artisan-made Palestinian gifts — from olive oil and olive wood nativities to hand-felted ornam...

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...

Meaningful Stocking Stuffers That Give Back — Handmade in Palestine

This holiday season, give gifts that tell a story.  Discover ethical, handmade stocking stuffers from Palestine — from olive wood carvings and Nablus soap to tatreez embroidery crafted by women’s c...

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...

Felted Wool Crafting in Bethlehem

In the heart of Bethlehem, a small workshop hums with warmth and purpose. Ma’an Lil Hayat — “Together for Life” — brings together Palestinians of all abilities to create beautiful felted wool craft...

Why Christmas Starts in September for Handmade Palestine

Start Christmas early this year with handmade decorations from Palestine. Every olive wood ornament, nativity set, and embroidered star supports artisan families and keeps traditional crafts alive....

Ethical Decor for Your Holidays: Our Top 5 Unique Picks - Now with 20% Off!

Bring beauty and purpose to your holiday celebrations with our unique, handcrafted decor. From olive wood nativity sets to Majdalawi wall hangings, each piece supports Palestinian artisans who pers...

Hand Felted Wool Christmas Ornaments: Meet the Artisans and See How They Are Made

Celebrate the holidays with our hand-felted wool ornaments from Ma’an Lil Hayat in Bethlehem. From angels and gnomes to doves and olive branches, each piece is crafted with care, supporting artisan...

Ethical Christmas Gift Guide: Our Picks from Handmade Palestine and Some of Our Favorite Brands!

Handmade Palestine is thrilled to present our Ethical Christmas Shopping Guide, featuring sustainable and thoughtfully crafted gifts that care for both people and the planet. From olive wood creat...