Handmade Blog

Decoding Tatreez: A Visual Language and Palestinian Artistic Expression

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, tatreez serves as a visual language through which Palestinian women express their identities. Each stitch carries layers of meaning; traditionally these were embroider...

Resilience as an Art Form: Artistry Amidst Familiar Chaos And Rippling Effects of the Genocide in Gaza

Basma highlights the lack of stability in Palestinian lives, characterized by restrictions on movement, checkpoints, and violations of basic human rights. While the pandemic briefly shed light on t...

A Timeline of Palestinian Tatreez

We've put together a brief look at the incredible history of Palestinian tatreez, which is ever evolving as the story of the Palestinian people's fate is continuously being written. The history o...

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.