Handmade Blog

Ethical Jewelry: Empowering Artisans and Celebrating Craftsmanship with Handmade Palestine

Discover the beauty and meaning behind our handmade jewelry collection, crafted with care by skilled Palestinian artisans. From sterling silver olive leaf designs to vibrant brass tatreez earrings ...

Ethical Christmas Gift Guide: Our Picks from Handmade Palestine and Some of Our Favorite Brands!

Handmade Palestine is thrilled to present our Ethical Christmas Shopping Guide, featuring sustainable and thoughtfully crafted gifts that care for both people and the planet. From olive wood creat...

Celebrate Palestinian Heritage This Christmas with Tatreez

This holiday season, celebrate Palestinian heritage with tatreez gifts, showcasing the centuries-old art of Palestinian embroidery. Each piece—whether a hand-stitched pouch, intricate ornament, or ...

Ethical Gift Guide: Thoughtful, Budget-Friendly Gifts Under $25, $50, and $100

Find meaningful, budget-friendly gifts this holiday season with Handmade Palestine’s curated selection under $25, $50, and $100. Each item—from olive oil soaps and wool ornaments to hand-carved ute...

Hand-Felted, Hand-Spun Wool Christmas Decor: From Tawani Village to Dar Salah

Explore the artistry of Handmade Palestine’s Hand-Spun Wool Christmas Decor Collection. Crafted in the villages of Tawani and Dar Salah, each piece—star, gazelle, and a nativity scene—reflects Pale...

Handmade Palestine Now at ALMAH Store, Cairo!

Handmade Palestine is now at ALMAH Store in Cairo! Discover a beautifully curated selection of artisan-made gifts crafted by Palestinian women. Each piece carries the spirit of Palestinian heritage...

Olive Wood Nativities from Bethlehem: An Ages-Old Tradition for the Most Meaningful Nativity in the World

Our limited-edition Olive Wood Nativities from Bethlehem are more than decorations—they’re part of a centuries-old tradition crafted from sustainable olive wood by skilled Palestinian artisans. Eac...

The Story Behind Our Sand Art Christmas Cards

Our Sand Art Christmas Cards are handcrafted by talented artists at the Oasis Rehabilitation Center in Palestine, where individuals with disabilities find community and purpose. Each card, featurin...

Handmade Holiday: Our Christmas Collection is LIVE!

Explore our new Holiday collection for unique, ethical holiday décor. Add warmth to your home with over 30 exclusive, handmade decorations from Handmade Palestine. From carved Olive Wood Nativity S...

Artisan Highlights: The Story of Samer and Toufiq Kattan, The Son and Father Silversmiths of Bethlehem

Father and son duo Toufiq and Samer Kattan, silversmiths from Bethlehem, create unique sterling silver pieces for their Zaytouna Jewelry collection, with designer Nadira Ilaris, casting real olive ...