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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...
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International Day of Tatreez: New Crafts and What Your Support Means
Today is International Day of Tatreez, a day of importance in Palestine. Let's go back and talk about its history and the meaning of tatreez and share some of our new products with you. A HISTOR...
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Inspiring Palestinian Stories: Unique Books and Kits for Kids from Handmade Palestine
Explore Handmade Palestine’s unique collection of children's books and kits, each offering a window into Palestinian culture, nature, and stories. From the vibrant Sunbird of Palestine's Nest to th...
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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...
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Looking Back at the First Half of 2025: A Letter from Handmade Palestine
Updates on Our Work in Palestine Mid-2025: The first half of 2025 has been tough—sales are down 44% and site visits by 60%. Under Israeli occupation, our artisans face closures, rising costs, and l...
Read moreThe 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...
Read more