Handmade Blog

Product Highlights: What's New at Handmade Palestine This Month

Discover our artisans latest hand made creations, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Palestine, with each item crafted with tradition and ar...

Celebrating Artisans: The Nasrallah Family

Our Celebrating Artisans series continues with Ghada Nasrallah. Nestled in Beit Jala, the Nativity Bells Olive Wood Factory is a small family works...

What It Means To Be Fairly Traded

At Handmade Palestine, fair trade means transparency, fair wages, and good working conditions, often enabling women to work from home. We also prio...

Highlights from Mashjar Juthour: Adopt an Olive Tree

The nature reserve of Mashjar Juthour in Ramallah is more than just a scenic spot; it's a hub for ecological restoration and cultural preservation....

Manjal Ma'qoud: Impacting Women's Lives in Palestine and Preserving Cultural Heritage

The Manjal Ma'qoud project in Palestine empowers women and preserves cultural heritage by revitalizing the ancient art of tatreez. It provides trai...

Olive Wood Crafting: Traditional Arts and Crafts in Bethlehem, Palestine

In Bethlehem, the ancient tradition of olive wood crafting not only reflects rich cultural heritage but also provides vital livelihoods. Supporting...

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, ...

The Story of Handmade Palestine: Who We Are and What We Believe in

At Handmade Palestine, we are committed to supporting Palestinian artisans and cooperatives, helping them make high-quality, handcrafted gifts that...

World Nature Conservation Day: What it Means in Palestine

Today is World Nature Conservation Day, highlighting the need to preserve Palestine's natural beauty amid severe environmental challenges. At Mashj...

World Embroidery Day: What Makes Palestinian Tatreez Uniquely Palestinian

This World Embroidery Day, we're excited to unveil our new tatreez shawls and cushion covers, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and unique art...

Celebrating Artisans: Manjel Ma Qoud, supporting women craft makers in Palestine

We celebrate the talented artisans of Manjel Ma Qoud this World Youth Skills Day, whose innovative designs and traditional crafts embody the rich h...

Visiting Tiraz Center in Amman: on the amazing cultural heritage of Palestinians

I encourage everyone to visit Tiraz Center, a museum of traditional dresses in Amman. The staff member said that they had a rich collection and onl...

Ethical Palestinian Businesses We Think You Should Support: Palestinian Brands to Shop

In today’s world, supporting ethical brands is more important than ever. By choosing to spend our money on products that are sustainably produced, ...