Handmade Blog

Reigning Terror in the West Bank | Plus...Tote Bag Bundles & Ceramic Sets - Support Palestinians

Every day, families across the occupied West Bank are living with fear, uncertainty and violence. Behind every handmade piece from Palestine is an artisan trying to keep their craft—and their livel...

UPDATED INFO | Our US Tour Ends Soon: Last California Events

Our US Tour Ends Soon! Our last stop is California. Check out the events below - we’d love to see you there!

Back in Stock: Your Handmade Favorites Have Returned

Our most-loved handmade favourites are back. Discover the Sunbula Tatreez Instruction Manual, embroidered Tatreez Keffiyehs, and Palestinian tote bags—crafted by artisans in Palestine and available...

Discover Our Tatreez Book Collection + FOLKGLORY: Stitches of Palestine

Discover FOLKGLORY: Stitches of Palestine, a beautifully researched book celebrating Palestinian Tatreez, traditional thobes, embroidery techniques and the stories behind every stitch.

The Meaning of Keffiyeh Patterns: Fishnet, Olive Leaves, and What They Represent

The Palestinian keffiyeh is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Most people who encounter it know it by sight: the bold black-and-white woven pattern, the distinctive border, the fring...

Come Home: What We Found On The Road This Summer

This summer, one of the greatest gifts of our US tour wasn't just meeting new allies—it was meeting Palestinians from the diaspora who are finding their way back to their roots. Through stories of ...

Palestinian Embroidery Book + Doll Bundle PLUS Join Us in NorCal

Discover one of the most beloved books on Palestinian tatreez. Pair Palestinian Embroidery: Traditional Fallahi Cross Stitch with our Handmade Palestinian Girl Doll for our special $200 bundle—a be...

Keffiyeh vs Kufiya vs Shemagh: What Is the Difference?

If you have spent any time researching the Palestinian keffiyeh, you have almost certainly encountered several different names for what appears to be the same garment. Keffiyeh. Kufiya. Shemagh. Ha...

How to Tie a Keffiyeh: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Before anything else, the keffiyeh is not a fashion accessory. It is a symbol of Palestinian identity, resistance, and steadfastness that has been worn by Palestinian farmers, workers, and families...

How to Tie a Keffiyeh: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Before anything else, the keffiyeh is not a fashion accessory. It is a symbol of Palestinian identity, resistance, and steadfastness that has been worn by Palestinian farmers, workers, and families...