Handmade Blog
Molokhiya Recipe: A Taste of Palestine’s Summer Tradition
Molokhia is a beloved summer dish in Occupied Palestine—earthy, garlicky, and full of tradition. Even if you can't find it fresh, frozen works just as well. This simple recipe brings together shred...
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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 ...
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Freeke—Palestine’s Wheat Culture and a Recipe from the Land
Late spring marks freeke season in Palestine—when farmers harvest green wheat and smoke it over open fires in a tradition as old as the land itself. This ancient grain, rich in flavor and history, ...
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New & Restocked Crafts: Highlights
We’ve just added new brass earring designs, restocked our popular sterling silver pieces, and finally brought back our embroidered guitar straps—despite the many challenges of working under occupat...
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Looking Back at the First Half of 2025: A Letter from Handmade Palestine
Updates on Our Work in Palestine Mid-2025: The first half of 2025 has been tough—sales are down 44% and site visits by 60%. Under Israeli occupation, our artisans face closures, rising costs, and l...
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The Thob: A Living Thread of Palestinian History
More than a dress, the Palestinian thob tells stories — of region, identity, resistance, and love. Hand-embroidered using the traditional art of tatreez, each thob carries symbols passed down throu...
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