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...

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...

10 Beautiful Places in Palestine: Connecting with Heritage and Supporting Local Artisans

Even amid occupation, violence, and restricted access, Palestinian culture and craftsmanship endure. Discover 10 beautiful places in historic Palestine where artisans preserve culture under occupat...

Adopt an Olive Tree—A Living Gift of Heritage & Hope

Adopt an Olive Tree in Palestine – A Living Gift Support Palestinian heritage and give a meaningful, sustainable gift by adopting an olive tree at Mashjar Juthour. When you adopt an olive tree, you...

Top Palestinian Brands Preserving Culture & Creating Impact

Palestinian brands are blending traditional crafts with modern design to preserve culture and support artisans. At Handmade Palestine, we proudly join this movement with handcrafted pieces of resil...

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...

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...

Palestinian Products You Can Buy to Support Palestinian Artisans

Support Palestinian Artisans Shop fair trade olive oil, embroidery, ceramics, keffiyehs, and more—each purchase preserves culture, sustains livelihoods, and celebrates Palestinian heritage.

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 ...

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 ...