Handmade Blog

What’s in Bloom

A gentle look at Palestine in spring—wildflowers, craft, and the everyday connection between people and the land.

Happy Eid in Difficult Times

A reflection on Eid celebrated under the weight of loss — honoring resilience, humanity, and the quiet strength of those finding light in the darkest of times.

Why This Project Is Life: Manjel Ma’Qoud

Since Covid, the local bazaars and tourism that many Palestinian artisans relied on have almost disappeared. And since October 7, even more families have lost their livelihoods. For many women, hom...

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...

Pay Your Zakat Through Our Ramadan Gift Box for Refugees

Give your Zakat with intention this Ramadan. Our Ramadan Gift Box for Refugees supports displaced families while keeping resources rooted in local Palestinian businesses.

Sahlab: A Delicious Wildflower Sweet from Palestine

A warm, wildflower pudding with deep roots in Palestinian tradition, sahlab is part of our Ramadan Gift Box this year — a simple, comforting sweet to share after iftar.

Ramadan Kareem!

This Ramadan Kareem, Handmade Palestine honours faith, resilience, and tradition. From tatreez embroidery to olive wood carvings, each handcrafted piece supports Palestinian artisans and preserves ...

New Palestinian Handmade Gifts & Tatreez Designs

Discover our newest collection of Palestinian handmade gifts, including tatreez pouches, mosaic jewelry, olive wood keychains, embroidered earrings, and a heritage-inspired children’s book. Each pi...

What Is Ramadan and Why Is It Celebrated?

What is Ramadan and why is it celebrated? Discover the meaning of the holy month, its focus on fasting, charity and community, and four meaningful ways non-Muslims can take part in the spirit of Ra...

Thoughtful Ramadan Gift Ideas & New Crafts

Celebrate Ramadan with meaningful, handcrafted gifts and new crafts that tell a story. From an embroidered pouch and olive-wood kitchen treasures to traditional sweets and a maamoul cookie press, d...