Handmade Blog

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 ...

UPDATED | 7 Ways to Support Palestinians

What's behind the QR code on our Handmade Palestine tees? 7 simple ways to support Palestinians—from giving artisan-made gifts and adopting an olive tree to supporting grassroots organizations, jo...

Introducing: Living Roots

We are introducing Living Roots, a new non-profit created to support the long-term work of Handmade Palestine. Living Roots makes it simple to give back through tax-deductible donations that direct...

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...

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 Sand Art Christmas Cards from Beit Sahour

In Beit Sahour, just next to Bethlehem, a joyful community of artisans at the Oasis Center transforms recycled paper and Bethlehem flowers into stunning handmade Christmas cards featuring Palestini...

Why Christmas Starts in September for Handmade Palestine

Start Christmas early this year with handmade decorations from Palestine. Every olive wood ornament, nativity set, and embroidered star supports artisan families and keeps traditional crafts alive....

10 Beautiful Places in Palestine: Connecting with Heritage and Supporting Local Artisans

Even amid occupation, violence, and restricted access, Palestinian culture and craftsmanship endure. Discover 10 beautiful places in historic Palestine where artisans preserve culture under occupat...

Meet Our Artisans: The Oasis Center for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Next in our Meet Our Artisans series, we introduce the Oasis Center in Beit Sahour, where people with intellectual disabilities create beautiful handmade crafts that carry dignity, heritage, and hope.