Handmade Blog
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr with Traditional Palestinian Ma’moul
Ramadan Mubarak from Palestine! For Eid al-Fitr this year, Bisan and her family are making ka’ek al eid ma’moul in Nablus the traditional way. And we’re sharing a ma'moul recipe so you can celebrat...
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Shop Fair Trade with our Black Friday Deals
We've curated a Black Friday collection for you that automatically gives you 20% off everything in it! Every purchase you make from this collection will make a difference in the lives of many (most...
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Ethical Christmas Gifts for Kids | Empower Artisans in Palestine this Holiday
We’ve put together the perfect list of gift ideas for kids to help make your holidays special while empowering artisans in Palestine! The artisans featured on this list create beautiful products th...
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Sima's Designs: Traditional Palestinian Embroidery Inspired
Meet SimaMizirawi. Based in Ramallah, Sima designs gorgeous bags that feature traditional Palestinian embroidery called tatreez on leather handbags. Her work is fresh and fun and the pieces are tru...
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Palestinian Art: Preserving Heritage Through Creativity
Palestinian art tells powerful stories of heritage, identity, and resilience. From bold contemporary works by artists like Heba Zaghout to traditional tatreez embroidery, creativity continues to th...
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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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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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