Traditional Embroidery: A Brief History of Palestinian Tatreez
The art of Palestinian embroidery, known as tatreez, has always been an integral aspect of Palestinian heritage, uniquely expressing the vibrant i...
Read moreWhat is formed with clay, smoothed with water and baked under the Palestinian sun? A one-of-a-kind thobe by artist Shatha Safi. Shatha Safi has a...
Read moreMeet SimaMizirawi. Based in Ramallah, Sima designs gorgeous bags that feature traditional Palestinian embroidery called tatreez on leather handbags...
Read moreDo something great this Eid el Fitr, shop from Handmade Palestine and give a meaningful gift that is special to the person receiving it AND to the...
Read moreSome people love shopping and holidays and gift giving. I’m not one of them. My sister is, but for my part, I’d rather send a gift certificate (whi...
Read moreTo us Palestinians food is a substantial part of our daily lives! Heck... some dishes take 7-8 hours of preparations like stuffed Zuchini! Hence, i...
Read moreDo you know how the Palestinian Thobe became a symbol of the Palestinian culture and the long history of resistance against Israeli Occupation? In ...
Read moreWearing your keffiyeh, it's important to know the history and culture behind it but also to know what the patterns on the keffiyeh stand for, and h...
Read moreDo you know what's the resemblance of the red keffiyeh? Is it love? Maybe, maybe not.
Read moreInternational Wildlife Day is celebrated on the 3rd of March! In celebration, we think it's important to remind ourselves, as we do everyday, and ...
Read moreMany of our customers ask if it’s okay for non-Arabs to wear a keffiyeh. Or when wearing a keffiyeh is considered cultural appropriation? We actual...
Read more[3-minute read] Although it's hard to just say let's be positive. But actually covid-19 virus has given us the chance to notice things that used to...
Read moreStumbling upon a handmade gift shop in Ramallah. We discussed pricing for one of the items and how fair is it for the makers which takes us to an o...
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