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Ethical Christmas Gifts for Kids | Empower Artisans in Palestine this Holiday
We’ve put together the perfect list of gift ideas for kids to help make your holidays special while empowering artisans in Palestine! The artisans featured on this list create beautiful products th...
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Olive Oil Soaps from Palestine | Minimalist Essentials
My family is traveling at the moment. I have a little one who just turned 2 years old a few days ago and a 5 year old with me. We left baba at home to take care of our urban farm! Traveling with li...
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DAUGHTER OF THE SUN | Bint el Shams
What is formed with clay, smoothed with water and baked under the Palestinian sun? A one-of-a-kind thobe by artist Shatha Safi. Shatha Safi has a knack for giving traditional symbols modern appea...
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Sima's Designs: Traditional Palestinian Embroidery Inspired
Meet SimaMizirawi. Based in Ramallah, Sima designs gorgeous bags that feature traditional Palestinian embroidery called tatreez on leather handbags. Her work is fresh and fun and the pieces are tru...
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Meeting the Artisans: Domari Society of Gypsies in Jerusalem
The Domari Society of Gypsies was established nearly 20 years ago, in 2000, by Ammoun Sleem with a vision to preserve the gypsy culture carried by the Dom (gypsy) people who came to Palestine over ...
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The Camel in Palestine: History, Culture & Artisan Craft
The camel has long symbolized resilience in Palestinian life — from ancient trade routes to inspiring artisans today. At Handmade Palestine, this heritage lives on through camel milk soap, embroide...
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Celebrate Cultural Artistry with Iron-On Tatreez Patches
Learn how to Iron On Embroidered Patches and shop our hand embroidered tatreez patches. Support Palestinian women artisans and add a meaningful, handcrafted touch to any pants, jacket or bag in you...
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Top Palestinian Brands Preserving Culture & Creating Impact
Palestinian brands are blending traditional crafts with modern design to preserve culture and support artisans. At Handmade Palestine, we proudly join this movement with handcrafted pieces of resil...
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