Handmade Blog

Meet Our Artisans: Micro Mosaics by Galassia Jewelry

Meet the artists behind Galassia Jewelry, a micro mosaic studio in Bethlehem where ancient Palestinian traditions are transformed into modern, wearable art. In this interview, Mahmoud and Thikriyat...

Honoring Palestinian Heritage with Our New Strap Designs

Discover our newest embroidered strap design, inspired by Ramallah’s traditional tatreez. Featuring the iconic red and black thread on beige, this piece celebrates the unique regional embroidery of...

Discover the Rich Heritage of Palestinian Handmade Goods

Handmade Palestinian Goods | Ethical Gifts That Ship Worldwide Discover the beauty and meaning of handmade Palestinian crafts—from olive wood carvings and embroidered tatreez to olive oil soaps and...

World Conservation Day: Ecocide Under Occupation, and What You Can Do

Gaza—in fact all of Palestine—stands as a devastating example of environmental collapse under occupation. The air is thick with toxins from constant bombardment, clean water is nearly nonexistent, ...

More Than Clothing: The Story Behind Palestinian Traditional Costumes

Palestinian traditional dress isn’t just about fabric or fashion—it’s a living expression of identity, heritage, and resistance. From the embroidered thobe worn by women to the dignified kombaz of ...

Why Our Keffiyehs Are Selling Out Again

Our keffiyehs sold out—because resistance is rising. From Palestine to U.S. protests, the keffiyeh is a symbol of shared struggle and solidarity.

New & Restocked Crafts: Highlights

We’ve just added new brass earring designs, restocked our popular sterling silver pieces, and finally brought back our embroidered guitar straps—despite the many challenges of working under occupat...

The Thob: A Living Thread of Palestinian History

More than a dress, the Palestinian thob tells stories — of region, identity, resistance, and love. Hand-embroidered using the traditional art of tatreez, each thob carries symbols passed down throu...

New Crafts, Restocks & Resilience

Despite extreme closures across Occupied Palestine, we’ve managed to add beautiful new crafts to our collection—including brass earrings, tatreez totes, and micro mosaic jewelry. Movement is severe...

Zeit Gift Boxes and Our Favorite Ways to Use Sumac

Looking for a way to bring bold Palestinian flavors into your kitchen? Our Zeit Gift Box is packed with pantry essentials—like our beloved sumac, a tangy, ruby-red spice we reach for daily. From fa...