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Honoring World Biodiversity Day: Why We Do What We Do
This World Biodiversity Day, we’re celebrating the land that sustains us—and the work we do to protect it. Through our nonprofit nature reserve, Mashjar Juthour, we’re conserving native Palestinian...
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Looking Back at the First Half of 2025: A Letter from Handmade Palestine
Updates on Our Work in Palestine Mid-2025: The first half of 2025 has been tough—sales are down 44% and site visits by 60%. Under Israeli occupation, our artisans face closures, rising costs, and l...
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The Thob: A Living Thread of Palestinian History
More than a dress, the Palestinian thob tells stories — of region, identity, resistance, and love. Hand-embroidered using the traditional art of tatreez, each thob carries symbols passed down throu...
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Nablus Olive Oil Soap: Centuries of Palestinian Craftsmanship in Every Bar
Nabulsi soap is a traditional Palestinian olive oil soap made in the ancient city of Nablus. For centuries, this soap has been handcrafted by skilled artisans using three simple ingredients: Palest...
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