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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...

Hand-Felted, Hand-Spun Wool Christmas Decor: From Tawani Village to Dar Salah

Explore the artistry of Handmade Palestine’s Hand-Spun Wool Christmas Decor Collection. Crafted in the villages of Tawani and Dar Salah, each piece—star, gazelle, and a nativity scene—reflects Pale...

Handmade Palestine Now at ALMAH Store, Cairo!

Handmade Palestine is now at ALMAH Store in Cairo! Discover a beautifully curated selection of artisan-made gifts crafted by Palestinian women. Each piece carries the spirit of Palestinian heritage...

Olive Wood Nativities from Bethlehem: An Ages-Old Tradition for the Most Meaningful Nativity in the World

Our limited-edition Olive Wood Nativities from Bethlehem are more than decorations—they’re part of a centuries-old tradition crafted from sustainable olive wood by skilled Palestinian artisans. Eac...

Handmade Holiday: Our Christmas Collection is LIVE!

Explore our new Holiday collection for unique, ethical holiday décor. Add warmth to your home with over 30 exclusive, handmade decorations from Handmade Palestine. From carved Olive Wood Nativity S...

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 ...