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Manjal Ma'qoud: Impacting Women's Lives in Palestine and Preserving Cultural Heritage

The Manjel Ma'qoud project in Palestine empowers women and preserves cultural heritage by revitalizing the ancient art of tatreez. It provides training and employment, fostering dignity, financial ...

Tatreez 101: Our Answers to Your Questions About Palestinian Tatreez

Tatreez 101: Your Guide to Palestinian Embroidery Tatreez is a centuries-old Palestinian art form, rich with culture and meaning. Passed down through generations, this intricate hand-stitching ador...

Discover the Music of Heritage with Our New Embroidered Guitar Straps from Palestine🎸✨

🎸 Play with Purpose: Introducing Handmade Palestine's new guitar straps, featuring Palestinian tatreez embroidery on leather, handcrafted by women artisans in Hebron. Each purchase supports 10 Pale...

Ethical Christmas Gift Guide: Our Picks from Handmade Palestine and Some of Our Favorite Brands!

Handmade Palestine is thrilled to present our Ethical Christmas Shopping Guide, featuring sustainable and thoughtfully crafted gifts that care for both people and the planet. From olive wood creat...

Celebrate Palestinian Heritage This Christmas with Tatreez

This holiday season, celebrate Palestinian heritage with tatreez gifts, showcasing the centuries-old art of Palestinian embroidery. Each piece—whether a hand-stitched pouch, intricate ornament, or ...

Discover the Beauty of Palestinian Stories and Crafts Through Our Very Small and Incredible Book Collection

Explore Handmade Palestine’s unique book collection, featuring titles like Sunbula Tatreez and Palestinian Embroidery Motifs. Add a handcrafted Tatreez Bookmark to your gift and support Palestinian...

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...

New Products Highlights: Supporting Artisans Amidst War and Occupation

Explore Handmade Palestine's new arrivals and restocked favorites this season. Amidst war and occupation, your purchase supports Palestinian artisans, sustaining their livelihoods and preserving th...

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...

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...