Handmade Blog

Olive Harvest in Palestine: Families, the Land, and the Story Behind Our Virgin Olive Oil

Every autumn, families across Palestine gather beneath ancient olive trees to harvest the fruit that has sustained them for generations. But this year, the olive harvest comes with heartbreak — low...

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...

From Tree to Table: Our Olive Oil Is Back! 🍈

We’re thrilled to share that our cold-pressed, all-natural extra virgin olive oil from Jenin is finally back in stock! Hand-harvested and pressed by small-scale farmers, this liquid gold is a true ...

Freeke—Palestine’s Wheat Culture and a Recipe from the Land

Late spring marks freeke season in Palestine—when farmers harvest green wheat and smoke it over open fires in a tradition as old as the land itself. This ancient grain, rich in flavor and history, ...

Maqloubeh b’Foul – A Spring Dish Rooted in Palestinian Tradition

Taste spring the Palestinian way with Maqloubeh b’Foul—a comforting upside-down rice dish featuring fresh fava beans, fragrant allspice, and seasonal goodness. Inspired by Almond and Fig, this vega...

Honoring World Biodiversity Day: Why We Do What We Do

This World Biodiversity Day, we’re celebrating the land that sustains us—and the work we do to protect it. Through our nonprofit nature reserve, Mashjar Juthour, we’re conserving native Palestinian...

Ard Khair: Foraged Greens and the Gifts of the Land in Palestine

This spring, we’re celebrating Ard Khair — the goodness of the land — with a look at Palestine’s wild, foraged greens like khubayza, loof, and wara’ al-lisan. These edible plants connect us to our ...

Donate and Support Our Project to Help Women in Palestine Sustain Their Livelihoods

This year, support Palestinian women through Dar al-Turath, our House of Heritage. As prices soar and livelihoods vanish, your donation helps preserve traditional crafts and provide dignified, fair...

Our Campaign to Support Refugee Families in Oregon

Donate a Ramadan Gift Box to a refugee family in Oregon through Pacific Refugee Support Group. Each box brings the flavors of Palestine while supporting artisans.

Preparing for Ramadan with a Traditional Palestinian Dish: Musakhan Chicken

Celebrate Ramadan with Musakhan Chicken, a beloved Palestinian dish of roasted chicken, caramelized onions, and sumac atop olive oil-soaked taboon bread. Perfect for Iftar, it embodies tradition an...