Handmade Blog

5 of Our Favourite Tatreez Stitches + Our Favourite Embroidered Pieces

Discover 5 beloved Palestinian Tatreez stitches and motifs (+ an extra 5!), from traditional Fallahi cross-stitch and the Star of Bethlehem to floral designs, Tahriri and the Gaza coffee bean. In o...

Living Roots: Putting Down Deeper Roots 🌿

We’re excited to introduce the next chapter of our work: Living Roots, our new 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting trees, land, culture, and community in Palestine. From monthly donations to adopting an...

Spring, Land, and Sumud: Why Land Day Matters

A short reflection on Land Day and its meaning today—exploring the deep connection between Palestinians and their land, and how sumud (steadfastness) continues to shape everyday life, craft, and tr...

Understanding Zakat: Giving Back Through Handmade Palestine

Give Zakat, Empower Artisans Zakat is more than charity—it’s a way to share blessings and support those in need. When you give your Zakat through Handmade Palestine, you help Palestinian artisans s...

Zakat: Give the Gift of Heritage This Holiday Season

Zakat: Celebrate the double holiday of Palestinian Mother’s Day and Eid with meaningful gifts from Handmade Palestine. From micro-mosaic jewelry and hand-embroidered pouches to our beloved Palestin...

Handmade Palestinian Soap: A Timeless Gift for Ramadan

Rooted in centuries of tradition, Palestinian soap making is a living craft that blends heritage, natural ingredients, and care for the skin. Discover its benefits and how this timeless soap is sha...

The Natural Benefits of Camel Milk Soap

Gentle, natural and creamy camel milk soap crafted from centuries-old Bedouin tradition. Softly exfoliating and deeply hydrating, it soothes sensitive and dry skin with natural vitamins, protective...

Ethical Holiday Gifts That Spark Conversation & Support Palestine

This holiday season, let your gifts and decorations spark meaningful conversations about justice in Palestine. From fair trade olive oil to handcrafted pieces made by women artisans, every purchase...

Handmade Palestine Holiday Collection 2025

Handmade Palestine’s 2025 holiday collection is here, offering small-batch, fair-trade gifts made with intention and humanity. From olive wood kitchenware to artisan jewelry and handmade holiday ca...

Meaningful Stocking Stuffers That Give Back — Handmade in Palestine

This holiday season, give gifts that tell a story.  Discover ethical, handmade stocking stuffers from Palestine — from olive wood carvings and Nablus soap to tatreez embroidery crafted by women’s c...