Handmade Blog

What is the resemblance of the red kuffiyah?

Do you know what's the resemblance of the red keffiyeh? Is it love? Maybe, maybe not.

Celebrating International Wildlife Day - Planting more trees in Palestine

International Wildlife Day is celebrated on the 3rd of March! In celebration, we think it's important to remind ourselves, as we do everyday, and ...

Is it okay for non-Arabs to wear the Arab scarf or keffiyeh? (3-minute read)

Many 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...

6 Ways we are looking at the corona pandemic from a positive perspective

[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...

Re-asking the question of fair-trade: What is fair about it?

Stumbling 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...

Handmade All Natural Baby Shower Gift Ideas from a Mama

Expecting her 2nd child in four and half months, Morgan talks about her experience and shares with you why she started Little Olea and more.

Meet Sarab: The story of moving back from the States to Palestine and starting a handmade business

First moving to Palestine! Then discovering a world that was hidden deep inside her where she found her true authentic self through Yoga and the Ka...

How to get the most out of BFCM... but ethically!!

How to participate in black friday and cyber and still make it ethically and meaningfully. Some tips to get the best out of it and support ethical ...

Holiday gifts that keep on giving

Going back home for the holiday season What gifts to bring for your friends and loved ones for the holiday season? Here's a guide of the top 6 hand...

Gift Ideas for men

All items on this list make a great gift for a a great value, not only that, you are buying an ethically sourced handicraft, and supporting the dai...

Handmade Gift Ideas for Women

Gifting your mom or wife or girlfriend, or your best female friend might be not an easy task. You want to get her something special, something mean...

Gift Ideas for a Baby Shower

Here are some gift ideas for a baby shower that are Natural, healthy and useful for both the baby and the mama Nursing necklace and teething rings...

What are the healthy benefits of olive oil

There are some great health benefits to olive oil .Olive oil is one of the foods that has been used for thousands of years, and there are many diff...