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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...

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...

A Look into the Meaningful History Behind Handmade Glass from Hebron

For centuries, the art of glassmaking has become an important form of expression and tradition in Hebron. With its distinctive swirls and centuries-old methods of tried-and-true artistry, glass fro...

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...

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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...

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...