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Giving Tuesday: Centering the Heart of the Season

This Giving Tuesday, Handmade Palestine invites you to return to the heart of Advent. Reflect with powerful voices from Palestinian Christians and support the livelihood of women artisans in Palest...

October 7: Two Years On and It’s Only Worse

October 7: Two Years On Two years after the escalation in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis continues. Over 66,000 Palestinians have been killed, countless more injured, and thousands still missing und...

The Four Seas of Historic Palestine: Biodiversity, Heritage & Environmental Justice

From the Mediterranean to the Dead Sea, the four seas of historic Palestine are lifelines of biodiversity, heritage, and community. Each body of water tells a story — from Gaza’s fishing traditions...

Gaza: An Ancient Cradle of Culture, Now Shattered

Gaza’s heritage has been shattered — its markets silenced, its orchards burned, its artisans displaced. For over 3,000 years, Gaza was a cultural crossroads, rich with poetry, embroidery, copperwor...

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...

Tatreez 101: Our Answers to Your Questions About Palestinian Tatreez

Tatreez 101: Your Guide to Palestinian Embroidery Tatreez is a centuries-old Palestinian art form, rich with culture and meaning. Passed down through generations, this intricate hand-stitching ador...