Handmade Blog

Maqloubeh b’Foul – A Spring Dish Rooted in Palestinian Tradition

Taste spring the Palestinian way with Maqloubeh b’Foul—a comforting upside-down rice dish featuring fresh fava beans, fragrant allspice, and seasonal goodness. Inspired by Almond and Fig, this vega...

Honoring World Biodiversity Day: Why We Do What We Do

This World Biodiversity Day, we’re celebrating the land that sustains us—and the work we do to protect it. Through our nonprofit nature reserve, Mashjar Juthour, we’re conserving native Palestinian...

💍 Time for Wedding Gifts, Anyone?

Looking for meaningful wedding gifts? Discover our new tatreez bouquet ribbons—hand-stitched in Ramallah reds and lined with Syrian aslee saya—created in collaboration with The Henley House. Explor...

🖤 Nakba Remembrance: Stitching Memory, Grief, and Resistance 🖤

The Nakba didn’t end in 1948—it continues today through the genocide in Gaza, violent settler expansion in the West Bank, and the destruction of Palestinian homes and lives. At Handmade Palestine, ...

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...

New Arrivals & Restocks & Don't Forget Our Mother's Day Sale With 15% Off

Discover new artisan-made treasures—just restocked and freshly designed in collaboration with women in Palestine. Every purchase supports Palestinian women and refugees with fair trade income, espe...

Where to Shop Handmade Palestine Around the World

Shop Handmade Palestine with ease—now available across the UK, EU, Cairo, and Amman. Every purchase supports displaced Palestinian artisans with fair wages and dignity through traditional craft.

International Day of Tatreez: New Crafts and What Your Support Means

Today is International Day of Tatreez, a day of importance in Palestine.  Let's go back and talk about its history and the meaning of tatreez and share some of our new products with you.  A HISTOR...

Ard Khair: Foraged Greens and the Gifts of the Land in Palestine

This spring, we’re celebrating Ard Khair — the goodness of the land — with a look at Palestine’s wild, foraged greens like khubayza, loof, and wara’ al-lisan. These edible plants connect us to our ...

Happy Easter from Palestine: New Crafts

This Easter Sunday, we’re celebrating hope, resilience, and the beauty of handmade tradition from Palestine. Explore our newest designs — from embroidered pouches to elegant table runners — all cra...