Handmade Blog
Meet Our Artisans: Zaytouna Jewelry – Silversmiths of Bethlehem
From the olive groves of Bethlehem to hands around the world, Zaytouna Jewelry carries the spirit of Palestine in silver. Each leaf is picked from ancient trees, cast with care, and transformed int...
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New & Restocked Crafts: Highlights
We’ve just added new brass earring designs, restocked our popular sterling silver pieces, and finally brought back our embroidered guitar straps—despite the many challenges of working under occupat...
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Ethical Jewelry: Empowering Artisans and Celebrating Craftsmanship with Handmade Palestine
Discover the beauty and meaning behind our handmade jewelry collection, crafted with care by skilled Palestinian artisans. From sterling silver olive leaf designs to vibrant brass tatreez earrings ...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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