Handmade Blog

5 of Our Favourite Tatreez Stitches + Our Favourite Embroidered Pieces

Discover 5 beloved Palestinian Tatreez stitches and motifs (+ an extra 5!), from traditional Fallahi cross-stitch and the Star of Bethlehem to floral designs, Tahriri and the Gaza coffee bean. In o...

Living Roots: Putting Down Deeper Roots 🌿

We’re excited to introduce the next chapter of our work: Living Roots, our new 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting trees, land, culture, and community in Palestine. From monthly donations to adopting an...

Reigning Terror in the West Bank

Every day, families across the occupied West Bank are living with fear, uncertainty and violence. Behind every handmade piece from Palestine is an artisan trying to keep their craft—and their livel...

Foraged Wild Greens + Zeit Bundle Kits Now Available!

Spring in Palestine brings wild greens known as ard khair. Loof, khubayza, and warik ilsan are foraged and cooked simply, carrying the taste of tradition and the land. Plus, our Zeit Bundle Kits ar...

Understanding Zakat: Giving Back Through Handmade Palestine

Give Zakat, Empower Artisans Zakat is more than charity—it’s a way to share blessings and support those in need. When you give your Zakat through Handmade Palestine, you help Palestinian artisans s...

Zakat: Give the Gift of Heritage This Holiday Season

Zakat: Celebrate the double holiday of Palestinian Mother’s Day and Eid with meaningful gifts from Handmade Palestine. From micro-mosaic jewelry and hand-embroidered pouches to our beloved Palestin...

Pay Your Zakat Through Our Ramadan Gift Box for Refugees

Give your Zakat with intention this Ramadan. Our Ramadan Gift Box for Refugees supports displaced families while keeping resources rooted in local Palestinian businesses.

The Natural Benefits of Camel Milk Soap

Gentle, natural and creamy camel milk soap crafted from centuries-old Bedouin tradition. Softly exfoliating and deeply hydrating, it soothes sensitive and dry skin with natural vitamins, protective...

Let Us Gift For You: Handmade Palestinian Gifts From the Heart

Share meaningful, handcrafted gifts this holiday with Handmade Palestine. From limited ceramic olive oil vases to Nabulsi soap sets and quarterly subscription boxes, let us gift for you—beautifully...

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...