Handmade Blog

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.

Meet Our Artisans: Micro Mosaics by Galassia Jewelry

Meet the artists behind Galassia Jewelry, a micro mosaic studio in Bethlehem where ancient Palestinian traditions are transformed into modern, wearable art. In this interview, Mahmoud and Thikriyat...

From Tree to Table: Our Olive Oil Is Back! 🍈

We’re thrilled to share that our cold-pressed, all-natural extra virgin olive oil from Jenin is finally back in stock! Hand-harvested and pressed by small-scale farmers, this liquid gold is a true ...

Ethical Decor for Your Holidays: Our Top 5 Unique Picks - Now with 20% Off!

Bring beauty and purpose to your holiday celebrations with our unique, handcrafted decor. From olive wood nativity sets to Majdalawi wall hangings, each piece supports Palestinian artisans who pers...

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...

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...

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...

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! ...

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...

Meaningful and Sustainable Gifts Under $25

We’ve curated a collection of beautifully hand-crafted gifts under $25 just for you! By gifting something from Handmade Palestine, you can help support livelihoods and empower a number of women art...