Handmade Blog

Olive Oil Soap: The benefits, how to make at home? and more

Before soap was invented, ancient Egyptians used olive oil to clean their skin. Dirt on the skin would stick to the oil and both would be scraped off. The first castile olive oil soap was made in M...

Kevin inspired a new product and we <3 it: Mexican Rebozo to a Keffiyeh Baby Wrap!

In 2018, one of our customers made a request which inspired a new handicraft product idea! Read the story here.

A Botanical Painting Artist from Palestine: Lois Nakhleh

From a long career in nursing to a botanical painter, Lois shares her story of how she became a botanical artist.

Christmas gifts for mom - Unique Gifts & Gifts Ideas 2018

Gift Guide for mom I don’t know about you but I seriously struggle with holiday and birthday gift shopping. Especially at this point in my life. I just feel like my mom has everything she needs and...

The History of Keffiyeh: A Traditional Scarf from Palestine

This scarf we call the keffiyeh today has a fascinating history dating back to Sumerians and Babylonians in Mesopotamia. It is also known as a shemagh, hatta, and yamegh. We did some research and f...

Meeting the Artisans: Domari Society of Gypsies in Jerusalem

The Domari Society of Gypsies was established nearly 20 years ago, in 2000, by Ammoun Sleem with a vision to preserve the gypsy culture carried by the Dom (gypsy) people who came to Palestine over ...

Press Release: Handmade Palestine Autumn Market

We're hosting the upcoming seasonal artisans handicraft market next month! This is a call out to artisans to come participate and show us they're work and to be part of the market.

Minimalist Gift Ideas - What are the top 5 handicrafts a minimalist must have?

Morgan sharing some of her favorite minimalist gift ideas from the fair trade handicrafts at handmadepalestine.com for her minimalist friends and family members!

Nursing necklaces and teething rings: a remedy for babies, and a relief for mamas!

Are you struggling with a teething baby? Read this blogpost by Morgan, an expert mom on the subject.

Ethical Consumerism: In relation with Fairtrade Handicrafts in Palestine

Our answer to what is ethical consumerism? What does it have to do with our lives here in Palestine?