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The Meaning of Keffiyehs to Palestinians | 6 Ways to Wear Your Keffiyeh

The keffiyeh holds a great amount of significance for many Palestinians. With its symbolic embroidery and history, the keffiyeh has become an emblem of resistance, perseverance, and unity in everyd...

A Symbol of Humanity: The Palestinian Keffiyeh

The keffiyeh is more than a scarf—it is a flag of the displaced, the imprisoned, and the murdered. It carries the weight of Palestine’s struggle, from the Arab Revolt to the massacres in Gaza today...

World Keffiyeh Day: A Symbol Too Powerful to Erase

Celebrate the keffiyeh on World Keffiyeh Day—a powerful symbol of Palestinian identity, heritage, and resistance. From traditional scarves to handcrafted accessories, our keffiyeh collection honors...

What is the symbolism of the keffiyeh patterns?

Wearing your keffiyeh, it's important to know the history and culture behind it but also to know what the patterns on the keffiyeh stand for, and how is that part of the Palestinian culture and the...

The History of Keffiyeh: A Traditional Scarf from Palestine

This scarf we call the keffiyeh today has a fascinating history dating back to Sumerians and Babylonians in Mesopotamia. It is also known as a shemagh, hatta, and yamegh. We did some research and f...

Is it okay for non-Arabs to wear the Arab scarf or keffiyeh? (3-minute read)

Many of our customers ask if it’s okay for non-Arabs to wear a keffiyeh. Or when wearing a keffiyeh is considered cultural appropriation? We actually  never thought of it this way; considering it a...

Kevin inspired a new product and we <3 it: Mexican Rebozo to a Keffiyeh Baby Wrap!

In 2018, one of our customers made a request which inspired a new handicraft product idea! Read the story here.

World Keffiyeh Day: A Historical Look at The Most Powerful Palestinian Symbol

Each year on May 11, communities from across the globe commemorate World Keffiyeh Day by proudly wearing their keffiyeh. This day is meant to be a worldwide movement to show support for Palestine a...

Why Our Keffiyehs Are Selling Out Again

Our keffiyehs sold out—because resistance is rising. From Palestine to U.S. protests, the keffiyeh is a symbol of shared struggle and solidarity.

What is the meaning of the red kuffiyah or hatta?

Do you know what's the meaning of the red keffiyeh? Is it love? Maybe, maybe not.

3 Ways to Support Palestine Today

Standing in solidarity with Palestine means prioritizing and supporting Palestinians’ needs and demands. If you’re wondering how you can do this, these are 3 ways you can support Palestine right now.

Holiday gifts that keep on giving

Going back home for the holiday season What gifts to bring for your friends and loved ones for the holiday season? Here's a guide of the top 6 handicrafts that our volunteer has fallen in love with.

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...

Discover the Rich Heritage of Palestinian Handmade Goods

Handmade Palestinian Goods | Ethical Gifts That Ship Worldwide Discover the beauty and meaning of handmade Palestinian crafts—from olive wood carvings and embroidered tatreez to olive oil soaps and...

Celebrating Palestinian Costume Day: A Look at Traditional Dress

July 25th marks Palestinian Costume Day, where Palestinians across the world proudly don traditional dress to celebrate the culture of Palestine and their right to the land. With keffiyehs, brass j...

New & Restocked: Handcrafted Palestinian Treasures Are Here! Plus New Shipping From EU

Each handcrafted piece from Palestine carries more than beauty — it carries resistance, tradition, and survival. From keffiyehs to tatreez pouches, your purchase supports fair trade, preserves cult...

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...

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 ...

Press Release: Handmade Palestine Autumn Market

We're hosting the upcoming seasonal artisans handicraft market next month! This is a call out to artisans to come participate and show us they're work and to be part of the market.

Palestinian Products You Can Buy to Support Palestinian Artisans

Support Palestinian Artisans Shop fair trade olive oil, embroidery, ceramics, keffiyehs, and more—each purchase preserves culture, sustains livelihoods, and celebrates Palestinian heritage.

Our Father’s Day Gift Guide + A Little Extra from Us

This Father’s Day, honor the men in your life with gifts that carry meaning—like handcrafted leather goods and olive wood kitchenware made by Palestinian artisans.🎁 Plus, get a free handmade gift w...

Christmas gifts for mom - Unique Gifts & Gifts Ideas 2018

Gift Guide for mom I don’t know about you but I seriously struggle with holiday and birthday gift shopping. Especially at this point in my life. I just feel like my mom has everything she needs and...

Artisan Highlights: Straps by Sarab

At Handmade Palestine, we highlight artisans like Sarab, creator of Straps by Sarab. Her red cashmere and Keffiyeh-inspired bag straps showcase the resilience of Palestinian craftsmanship. Despite ...

Gift Ideas for men

All items on this list make a great gift for a a great value, not only that, you are buying an ethically sourced handicraft, and supporting the daily lives of artisans in Palestine. Gift ideas for ...

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...

5 Symbols of Palestinian Resistance and Liberation

Discover powerful symbols of resistance in our Art Posters & Prints Collection, featuring the Sabra Cactus, Dove, Thob, and Keffiyeh.