Handmade Blog

Handmade Holiday: Our Christmas Collection is LIVE!

Explore our new Holiday collection for unique, ethical holiday décor. Add warmth to your home with over 30 exclusive, handmade decorations from Handmade Palestine. From carved Olive Wood Nativity S...

Artisan Highlights: The Story of Samer and Toufiq Kattan, The Son and Father Silversmiths of Bethlehem

Father and son duo Toufiq and Samer Kattan, silversmiths from Bethlehem, create unique sterling silver pieces for their Zaytouna Jewelry collection, with designer Nadira Ilaris, casting real olive ...

Inspiring Palestinian Stories: Unique Books and Kits for Kids from Handmade Palestine

Explore Handmade Palestine’s unique collection of children's books and kits, each offering a window into Palestinian culture, nature, and stories. From the vibrant Sunbird of Palestine's Nest to th...

The Story of Handmade Palestine: Who We Are and What We Believe in

At Handmade Palestine, we are committed to supporting Palestinian artisans and cooperatives, helping them make high-quality, handcrafted gifts that embody the rich history and artistry of Palestine...

World Embroidery Day: What Makes Palestinian Tatreez Uniquely Palestinian

This World Embroidery Day, we're excited to unveil our new tatreez shawls and cushion covers, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and unique artistry of Palestinian embroidery. Stay tuned for ou...

Celebrating Artisans: Manjel Ma Qoud, supporting women craft makers in Palestine

We celebrate the talented artisans of Manjel Ma Qoud this World Youth Skills Day, whose innovative designs and traditional crafts embody the rich heritage of Palestine.

Challenges Palestinian Artisans Face: Featuring Nadya Hazbunova

We spoke with our artisan Nadya Hazbunova from Bethlehem about her experiences, passions, and challenges with her life in craft making. We at Handmade Palestine love to highlight our artisans’ wor...

Meet the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society

We are incredibly excited to introduce you to our new partner – the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society. This is an incredible group based in Bethlehem that creates pathways for local artisan...

Traditional Palestinian Ma’moul Cookie Recipe

If you've been looking for a delicious and traditional treat to make with your friends and family, we've got just the thing for you! Ma'moul cookies, or ka’ek al eid ma’moul, are date-filled sweet...

Challenges our Artisans Face and Why We Launched Subscription Boxes

As we've just finished boxes the first of our new subscription boxes, it seems like a good time to share with you why we decided to launch our subscription boxes (and why you'll be seeing more gift...