Handmade Blog

Giving Tuesday: Empowering Palestinian Artisans and Reforesting Palestine

This Giving Tuesday, join Handmade Palestine in empowering women artisans and reforesting Palestine. What began as a small café display has grown into a movement of hope, preserving traditions and ...

Ethical Christmas Gift Guide: Our Picks from Handmade Palestine and Some of Our Favorite Brands!

Handmade Palestine is thrilled to present our Ethical Christmas Shopping Guide, featuring sustainable and thoughtfully crafted gifts that care for both people and the planet. From olive wood creat...

Hand-Felted, Hand-Spun Wool Christmas Decor: From Tawani Village to Dar Salah

Explore the artistry of Handmade Palestine’s Hand-Spun Wool Christmas Decor Collection. Crafted in the villages of Tawani and Dar Salah, each piece—star, gazelle, and a nativity scene—reflects Pale...

New Products Highlights: Supporting Artisans Amidst War and Occupation

Explore Handmade Palestine's new arrivals and restocked favorites this season. Amidst war and occupation, your purchase supports Palestinian artisans, sustaining their livelihoods and preserving th...

Adopt an Olive Tree: Celebrating the Harvest Season in Palestine

The olive harvest in Palestine has begun—a symbol of resilience and community amidst immense challenges. By adopting an olive tree, you’ll receive 100% extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil as a tha...

What Is Waste? Reflecting on Food Loss, Gaza, and Global Responsibility

On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we reflect on the deeper meaning of waste—particularly in Palestine, where war and occupation have devastated access to vital resources...

Celebrating Artisans: Dalal Sarhan, The Artisan Who Brings Palestinian Heritage to Life

Dalal Sarhan is a talented artisan who leads Sayadat Falasteen, supporting up to 20 women in her village through jewelry and embroidery. Her journey from leaving school to becoming a community lead...

Visiting The Church of The Nativity in Bethlehem

We recently visited the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, a 1,700-year-old church rich in history and spirituality. The Grotto of the Nativity, where tradition holds Jesus was born, was a highli...

Challenges Palestinian Artisans Face: Featuring Nadya Hazbunova

We spoke with our artisan Nadya Hazbunova from Bethlehem about her experiences, passions, and challenges with her life in craft making. We at Handmade Palestine love to highlight our artisans’ wor...

Meet the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society

We are incredibly excited to introduce you to our new partner – the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society. This is an incredible group based in Bethlehem that creates pathways for local artisan...