Handmade Blog

Ethical Decor for Your Holidays: Our Top 5 Unique Picks - Now with 20% Off!

Bring beauty and purpose to your holiday celebrations with our unique, handcrafted decor. From olive wood nativity sets to Majdalawi wall hangings, each piece supports Palestinian artisans who pers...

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...

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...

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...

Artisan Spotlight: Rand Dabboor's Influential Designs

Rand Dabboor has proven time and time again to be one of the most creative and influential artists out there. She pushes the label by weaving her Palestinian identity into every design she makes! ...

Meet Ayed: The Artist Behind Qastina Design’s Heirloom Recipe Totes and Aprons

From makloubeh to kalayat bandoura, Ayed Arafah from Qastina Designs illustrates beloved Palestinian foods onto a number of tote bags and aprons. With art, recipes, and the storied histories behind...

Meaningful and Sustainable Gifts Under $25

We’ve curated a collection of beautifully hand-crafted gifts under $25 just for you! By gifting something from Handmade Palestine, you can help support livelihoods and empower a number of women art...

Gift Ideas for Shopping Ethically This Father’s Day

When you’re buying a gift for your dad this Father’s Day, you can make a meaningful impact by shopping ethically. So for this Father’s Day, we’ve curated a list of the perfects gifts you can give y...

Ideas for Mother’s Day: Celebrating Mom with Ethical, Hand-Crafted, and Unique Gifts

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate her than by getting her a gift with a story. For all the things our mothers have done for us, they deserve a meaningful, sus...

6 Sweets Everyone Must Try when Visiting Nablus, Palestine

When visiting Nablus, Palestine, there are a number of delicious, sweet treats everyone must try at least once. With so many things to choose from, why not enjoy them all? So make sure you find tim...