Handmade Blog

Our New Logo + New Designs! 💚

A fresh chapter for Handmade Palestine: discover our new logo inspired by Tatreez traditions, and explore the latest additions to our collection.

Foraged Wild Greens + Zeit Bundle Kits Now Available!

Spring in Palestine brings wild greens known as ard khair. Loof, khubayza, and warik ilsan are foraged and cooked simply, carrying the taste of tradition and the land. Plus, our Zeit Bundle Kits ar...

Buy Our Wool Batts & Felted Wool Decor

Wool batts sourced in solidarity from Tuwani, where families are cut off from their land and struggling to sustain their flocks. Through our partnership with Maan lil Hayyat, this project supports ...

What’s in Bloom at Mashjar Juthour

Spring at Mashjar Juthour brings a fleeting tapestry of wildflowers — from crimson poppies to delicate chamomile and orchids. Discover what’s in bloom and how these native plants are beautifully re...

Palestinian Easter: Sebt al Noor — The Saturday of Light

A small flame lit in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher travels across borders on Sebt al Noor, connecting Palestinian Christians to their faith, their history, and each other—even in the face of res...

The True Meaning of Easter: Palm Sunday and Hope + More Easter Crafts

A quiet reflection on Palm Sunday from Palestine—where the Easter story began, and where hope and steadfastness are still lived every day.

Spring, Land, and Sumud: Why Land Day Matters

A short reflection on Land Day and its meaning today—exploring the deep connection between Palestinians and their land, and how sumud (steadfastness) continues to shape everyday life, craft, and tr...

Our Easter Collection

Easter is just around the corner. Discover our handmade Easter collection and support artisans at the Oasis Center for Rehabilitation in Bethlehem, where beautiful cards are crafted with care by a ...

Happy Eid in Difficult Times

A reflection on Eid celebrated under the weight of loss — honoring resilience, humanity, and the quiet strength of those finding light in the darkest of times.

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...