Handmade Blog

Little Olea: Safe, Sustainable & Handmade for Our Littlest Ones

When our founder, Morgan Totah, couldn’t find a safe teething ring for her baby, she turned to Bethlehem’s olive wood artisans—and Little Olea was born. Today, each nursing necklace and teething ri...

Summer Subscription Boxes Have Shipped! And Delicious Rumaniyeh

Our Summer Subscription Boxes are here! Filled with artisan crafts, treats, and the delicious Rumaniyeh stew recipe, each box supports Palestinian makers and traditions. Explore the Summer Box and ...

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...

Meet Our Artisans: Nadya Hazbunova

Discover Palestinian jewelry designer Nadya Hazbunova in our next Meet Our Artisan series. From olive wood jewelry to Arabic calligraphy designs, Nadya’s handcrafted work preserves Palestinian heri...

Majdalawi Fabric: The Endangered Jewel of Palestinian Textiles

Discover Majdalawi fabric—an endangered Palestinian handwoven textile and support artisans preserving this heritage through handmade crafts.

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.

The Camel in Palestine: History, Culture & Artisan Craft

The camel has long symbolized resilience in Palestinian life — from ancient trade routes to inspiring artisans today. At Handmade Palestine, this heritage lives on through camel milk soap, embroide...

Celebrate Cultural Artistry with Iron-On Tatreez Patches

Learn how to Iron On Embroidered Patches and shop our hand embroidered tatreez patches. Support Palestinian women artisans and add a meaningful, handcrafted touch to any pants, jacket or bag in 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...