Handmade Blog

Handmade Sand Art Christmas Cards from Beit Sahour

In Beit Sahour, just next to Bethlehem, a joyful community of artisans at the Oasis Center transforms recycled paper and Bethlehem flowers into stunning handmade Christmas cards featuring Palestini...

Why Christmas Starts in September for Handmade Palestine

Start Christmas early this year with handmade decorations from Palestine. Every olive wood ornament, nativity set, and embroidered star supports artisan families and keeps traditional crafts alive....

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...

Meet Our Artisans: The Oasis Center for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Next in our Meet Our Artisans series, we introduce the Oasis Center in Beit Sahour, where people with intellectual disabilities create beautiful handmade crafts that carry dignity, heritage, and hope.

New Crafts, Restocks & Resilience

Despite extreme closures across Occupied Palestine, we’ve managed to add beautiful new crafts to our collection—including brass earrings, tatreez totes, and micro mosaic jewelry. Movement is severe...

New Arrivals & Restocks & Don't Forget Our Mother's Day Sale With 15% Off

Discover new artisan-made treasures—just restocked and freshly designed in collaboration with women in Palestine. Every purchase supports Palestinian women and refugees with fair trade income, espe...

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...

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...

Manjal Ma'qoud: Impacting Women's Lives in Palestine and Preserving Cultural Heritage

The Manjel Ma'qoud project in Palestine empowers women and preserves cultural heritage by revitalizing the ancient art of tatreez. It provides training and employment, fostering dignity, financial ...

A Gift from the Heart on Palestinian Mother’s Day

On March 21, we celebrate the love, strength, and resilience of Palestinian mothers. As we express gratitude, we also hold space for those who have endured loss or face struggles in motherhood. The...