Handmade Blog

Ethical Holiday Gifts That Spark Conversation & Support Palestine

This holiday season, let your gifts and decorations spark meaningful conversations about justice in Palestine. From fair trade olive oil to handcrafted pieces made by women artisans, every purchase...

Handmade Palestine Holiday Collection 2025

Handmade Palestine’s 2025 holiday collection is here, offering small-batch, fair-trade gifts made with intention and humanity. From olive wood kitchenware to artisan jewelry and handmade holiday ca...

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...

Meet Our Artisans: Zaytouna Jewelry – Silversmiths of Bethlehem

From the olive groves of Bethlehem to hands around the world, Zaytouna Jewelry carries the spirit of Palestine in silver. Each leaf is picked from ancient trees, cast with care, and transformed int...

On Being Ethical Consumers: Uline and Beyond

We love when you ask, “Who made this?” or “Where does my money go?”—because it shows you care. You're not just shoppers; you're ethical consumers. Recently, a customer let us know our shipping boxe...

💍 Time for Wedding Gifts, Anyone?

Looking for meaningful wedding gifts? Discover our new tatreez bouquet ribbons—hand-stitched in Ramallah reds and lined with Syrian aslee saya—created in collaboration with The Henley House. Explor...

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...

International Day of Tatreez: New Crafts and What Your Support Means

Today is International Day of Tatreez, a day of importance in Palestine.  Let's go back and talk about its history and the meaning of tatreez and share some of our new products with you.  A HISTOR...

Ethical Jewelry: Empowering Artisans and Celebrating Craftsmanship with Handmade Palestine

Discover the beauty and meaning behind our handmade jewelry collection, crafted with care by skilled Palestinian artisans. From sterling silver olive leaf designs to vibrant brass tatreez earrings ...

Reminder: This Week Handmade Palestine are at the World Fair Trade Summit 2024 in Cape Town!

The Fair Trade Summit 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, is this week, and we’re thrilled to remind you that Handmade Palestine will be there! This summit is a key event for everyone passionate ...