Handmade Blog

Stitching Stories: Celebrating Tatreez & The Beauty of Palestinian Cultural Heritage

On this International Day of Tatreez and Palestinian Culture, we invite you to join us in honoring and celebrating the art of tatreez, the exquisite expression of Palestinian embroidery and underst...

Palm Sunday: An Ancient Tradition Palestinian Christians Carry Forth

Today in Palestine, there were no parades or music or normal celebration, because a genocide is not normal and no one should celebrate in these days.

Discover the Beauty of Olive Wood from Bethlehem: A Time-Honored Tradition from Palestinian Artisans

Every October, a unique ritual unfolds, as Palestinians come together to partake in the annual olive harvest. It's a time when families unite, setting aside days off from their usual routines to jo...

How to Support Palestinians Directly: Make A Difference by Buying Crafts and Gifts from Palestine

Supporting Palestinians is not just about solidarity; it's about taking concrete actions to challenge injustice and promote dignity and equality. Whether through boycotting unethical brands, amplif...

Beyond Resistance Fighters: how artists in Palestine Fight For Their Creative Livelihood Amidst an Ongoing Genocide

It’s been 5 years since Sarab has joined the Handmade Palestine, having the opportunity to market her work for (Palestinian) American shoppers abroad and gaining plenty of experience about what it ...

What Israeli Closures Mean for Us and Other Creatives in Palestine

There are armoured Israeli military vehicles every so often with soldiers often standing behind blockades nearby or near cars, standing there and always (always!!) pointing their damn weapons at us...

Some Thoughts on Food Sovereignty in Palestine

In Palestine, the Israeli occupation violates Palestinians' food sovereignty and as April is Arab Food Month, it seems like a great time to talk about this topic that is really dear to my heart. 

Supporting Women in Palestine through Income Generation and Training

One of our core messages at Handmade Palestine is to insist that Palestinian cultural heritage is rooted in the Palestinian people's sacred and historic relationship to the land. So for us it is an...

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...

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...