The Olive Harvest in Palestine
It's a magical time of year in Palestine. The universities even have a day off for students to help their families in the Harvest. It's not uncommo...
Read moreHeritage is often defined heritage as literature, traditions, values, art, architecture, language, religions, stories, riddles, games, food, dabkeh...
Read morePalestinian culinary tradition is deeply rooted in the land and the seasons that bring the rains and the sun. A historically wheat culture, Pal...
Read moreBadoude is a specialty you won't find in most parts of Palestine. Not only is it not made everywhere, it's not even known to many Palestinians. Bu...
Read moreMany people are increasingly concerned with ethical, fair trade shopping and hunt for meaningful Christmas gifts and ethically made decorations. Th...
Read moreMy family is traveling at the moment. I have a little one who just turned 2 years old a few days ago and a 5 year old with me. We left baba at home...
Read moreA conversation between Handmade Palestine Morgan Cooper and weaver-designer-artist Lara Salous. Morgan: Hi Lara. Great to see you. We've known eac...
Read moreBethlehem has a rich history of olive wood working, which we proudly bring to you around the work through our olive wood kitchen collection! We vi...
Read moreFor the last month, I've continued asking myself What does "Yoga for Humanity," this year's theme for Int'l Yoga Day, mean to us, positioned in Pa...
Read moreThe hajja plants a balady wheat, an heirloom ancient grain, that she collects seeds from every season. This tradition and these grains are from se...
Read morePlease read about How to Adopt an Olive Tree in Palestine and join our mission to support women artisans and plant trees in Palestine--two objectiv...
Read moreThe art of Palestinian embroidery, known as tatreez, has always been an integral aspect of Palestinian heritage, uniquely expressing the vibrant i...
Read moreWhat is formed with clay, smoothed with water and baked under the Palestinian sun? A one-of-a-kind thobe by artist Shatha Safi. Shatha Safi has a...
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