Handmade Blog

Meet the Olive Woodworkers Crafting Palestinian History

Beginning in 1971, Issa started his journey in handcrafting holding cross carvings from Palestinian olive wood. His family business grew in 1997 when Issa’s son Tony joined the team, and the two co...

Make a Lasting Difference by Shopping Ethically this Holiday Season

It’s easy to forget that your purchases this holiday season do make a difference and have an impact greater than their unwrapping on Christmas day. But don’t wait for New Years to make the change f...

Shop Fair Trade with our Black Friday Deals

We've curated a Black Friday collection for you that automatically gives you 20% off everything in it! Every purchase you make from this collection will make a difference in the lives of many (most...

Ethical Christmas Gifts for Kids | Empower Artisans in Palestine this Holiday

We’ve put together the perfect list of gift ideas for kids to help make your holidays special while empowering artisans in Palestine! The artisans featured on this list create beautiful products th...

Holiday Gift Guide to Meaningful and Ethical Gifts that Sustain Palestinian Livelihoods

We've made a gift list to help guide your meaningful and ethical shopping journey. Not only can these gifts provide a great way to make your loved ones feel special, but they also invest in the pro...

Eid El Fitr & Gift Exchange

Do something great this Eid el Fitr, shop from Handmade Palestine and give a meaningful gift that is special to the person receiving it AND to the person who made it. 

How to get the most out of BFCM... but ethically!!

How to participate in black friday and cyber and still make it ethically and meaningfully. Some tips to get the best out of it and support ethical brands.

Ethical Consumerism: In relation with Fairtrade Handicrafts in Palestine

Our answer to what is ethical consumerism? What does it have to do with our lives here in Palestine?

On Boycotts and Being an Ethical Consumer...the NRA to Israel and How to Support Palestinians

I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be an ethical consumer. This is likely going to be a really political, likely also emotional, message so read on at your own risk. It's also going t...

Black Friday Gift Deals...Make It Count!

It's Black Friday tomorrow and there are deals everywhere you look. Don't let your buying power be wasted! You can find meaningful gifts at great prices and you don't even have to look far. We've ...