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UPDATED INFO | Our US Tour Continues: California Events

Our US Tour Continues! We're heading to Colorado, Oregon, and California this summer with a series of speaking events, pop-up markets, and festival appearances. From Denver and Portland to Albany, ...

The Meaning of Keffiyeh Patterns: Fishnet, Olive Leaves, and What They Represent

The Palestinian keffiyeh is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Most people who encounter it know it by sight: the bold black-and-white woven pattern, the distinctive border, the fring...

Come Home: What We Found On The Road This Summer

This summer, one of the greatest gifts of our US tour wasn't just meeting new allies—it was meeting Palestinians from the diaspora who are finding their way back to their roots. Through stories of ...

Palestinian Embroidery Book + Doll Bundle PLUS Join Us in NorCal

Discover one of the most beloved books on Palestinian tatreez. Pair Palestinian Embroidery: Traditional Fallahi Cross Stitch with our Handmade Palestinian Girl Doll for our special $200 bundle—a be...

Keffiyeh vs Kufiya vs Shemagh: What Is the Difference?

If you have spent any time researching the Palestinian keffiyeh, you have almost certainly encountered several different names for what appears to be the same garment. Keffiyeh. Kufiya. Shemagh. Ha...

How to Tie a Keffiyeh: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Before anything else, the keffiyeh is not a fashion accessory. It is a symbol of Palestinian identity, resistance, and steadfastness that has been worn by Palestinian farmers, workers, and families...

How to Tie a Keffiyeh: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Before anything else, the keffiyeh is not a fashion accessory. It is a symbol of Palestinian identity, resistance, and steadfastness that has been worn by Palestinian farmers, workers, and families...

Heritage Themes We Love | Beit Doqo Brass Jewelry + Join us in Corvallis, Oregon!

Every piece of Beit Doqo brass jewellery celebrates Palestine. Inspired by symbols of heritage—from traditional coffee pots and embroidered thobs to Gaza strawberries, the Palestinian sunbird and w...

Our Za’atar, the Love Story Behind the Blend & Mississippi Ave Street Fair—Here We Come 💚

Every bag of Handmade Palestine’s za’atar tells a story of love, resilience and connection to the land. Meet the family behind our handcrafted blend, discover why this cherished Palestinian staple ...

The Story of Dawud’s Mother’s Tree: The Story of Every Palestinian

Dawud’s story is one of love, loss, and quiet resistance. Through a single olive tree dedicated to his mother, he carries forward a connection to Kifr Birem—where return is complicated, but belongi...