Handmade Blog

2024 is Palestine’s Year!

While the genocide in Gaza and the 75 years of dispossession and oppression continue, I find it so difficult to think of work. That said, I am constantly reminded that we are supporting dozens of a...

2023 in Review: What We Did for Palestine Together

This year, we provided a sustained income for dozens and dozens of artisan groups in Palestine! I always say this is my little project to make a big impact. It truly has made a HUGE impact thanks t...

What Does Normal Mean for Palestinians?

Palestinians endure daily violence under settler colonial occupation, and face a harsh reality where their experiences under this violence have become normalized across the world. But it’s not nor...

How You Can be an Ally to Palestine

In response to the unimaginable violence against Palestinians, your allyship with Palestine has become a matter of life and death. Palestine is in dire need of aid and support to stop the massacre ...

The Violence of Denying Palestinians their Basic Humanity

Palestinians spend every second of their lives fighting against a settler state that propagates fear and hatred about them. And that results in an impossible battle that forces them just to assert ...

Commemorating Indigenous People’s Day

On this Indigenous People’s Day, recognize the strength of each indigenous population as they resist the oppressive structures imposed upon them. Show your support and keep indigenous cultures, his...

Why Does Palestine Resist? And How To Support Palestinians!

Since 1948, Palestine has been under violent occupation. And with each passing year, the Israeli state seizes more and more native land. On Saturday, the Palestinian resistance was able to take bac...

Artisan Spotlight: Rand Dabboor's Influential Designs

Rand Dabboor has proven time and time again to be one of the most creative and influential artists out there. She pushes the label by weaving her Palestinian identity into every design she makes! ...

Sustainable Back to School Shopping

With school just around the corner, stocking up your backpack with sustainable and ethical products is a perfect way to start the year! So we’ve put together a collection of the essentials you’ll n...

Meet Ayed: The Artist Behind Qastina Design’s Heirloom Recipe Totes and Aprons

From makloubeh to kalayat bandoura, Ayed Arafah from Qastina Designs illustrates beloved Palestinian foods onto a number of tote bags and aprons. With art, recipes, and the storied histories behind...