Bazaar
Crowdfunding Campaign
Palestine Online Bazaar
From Palestine to You, Wherever You Are
You can't come to the artisans, so we are bringing the artisans to you.
bringing us closer
Why the online bazaar?
In the past 2 years having an online shop saved our project so we could support Palestinian artisans. If we'd only marketed their handicrafts at our display in Ramallah, Handmade Palestine would have collapsed. Your online support has given us hope & encouragement to help more artisans.
We have curated an online bazaar for you to meet our artisans, learn where they're from, and support their work. Your donation and purchases will greatly help our artisans get back on their feet after the devastating 2 years of COVID-19.
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capital of crafts
Hebron
from the world craft city
Jelld Leather
Jelld social enterprise from Hebron is an incredible initiative committed to creating handmade leather accessories in Palestine. Our favorite thing about Jelld (besides their unique products!) is that they support the community by creating work opportunities for women and people with disabilities, who wouldn't otherwise secure income generation projects.
supporting women artisans
women in hebron
Established as part of the cooperative association’s efforts to provide women in Hebron district the resources to provide for themselves and their families through the production and sales of Palestinian handicraft items. The one hundred and fifty women who produce the items that are sold come from across Hebron district from eight cities and villages. The proceeds from sales provide themselves and their families with additional income that could not otherwise be obtained through part-time employment.
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Bethlehem
Initially the very cool idea for El Bier Seeds & Art was to promote seed collection and art around Palestinian natural heritage. These folks use locally produced fabric, sewn by a tailor in Hebron, and printed in Dheishah Refugee Camp.
El Bier
The craftsman in Bethlehem have carved olivewood as a part of their tradition. While Bethlehem was once a booming tourist destination, before Israeli occupation, today many woodworkers take second jobs, struggling to keep their traditional craft alive.
Bethlehem Olivewood
Designer Nadira Alaraj and the Kattan family silversmiths do incredible work in Bethlehem, picking Roman olive leaves and casting them to create unique molds.
Zaytouna Jewelry
A wonderful initiative located in a historic, renovated house in the heart of the old city of Bethlehem, this project buys wool from Bedouins and processes it by hand into felt. Members of this initiative come to socialize and work in a supportive and fun environment.
Ma'an lil hayat
the best of palestine's
handcrafstmenship
Meet Rania from Ma'an Lil Hayat
artisans from ma'an
Ma'an lilhayat has given me the space to learn, play and grow, in a safe, supportive environment. It's my second home.
- Abood
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Jerusalem
Located outside of Jerusalem the project started out teaching women to make food products but quickly grew to include hand carved brass jewelry in order to accommodate the growing number of women needing to generate income.
Beit duqu brass
Tahhadi تحدي is a project specializing in the production of handcrafted Bedouin jewelry and wool. It includes women from Khan al Ahmar, where they have been trained in needle felting to use local wool and create beautiful, natural animals of Palestine.
Tahhadi Project
Featured product from jerusalem
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gaza
This project allows for income generation through the production of high quality embroidery, ceramics and wood work, for people who are hearing impaired. Located in Gaza, Atfaluna Society offers schooling and speech therapy through a school for the deaf.
atfaluna
Initiated by the UNRWA in 1950. The project supports ~250 women artisans by commissioning traditional and contemporary embroidered goods. The purchase of a Sulafa product allows these women to support their families.
Sulafa embroidery center
Featured product
Sulafa Gaza
Palestinian Tatreez Pillow / Cushion Cover in Bedouin Red
Give the unique gift of a gorgeous pillow cover from Gaza featuring traditional Palestinian cross-stitch in red threads. Embroidery on one side.
Handmade by artisans from the Sulafa embroidery centre in Gaza.
Dimensions: 50 x 38 cm | 20 x 15 in
Did you know that all profits from the sales of our site are used for planting trees in Palestine at Mashjar Juthour?
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nablus
In the tiny village of Nisf Jebil, a charming renovated home has become the workshop for a few women trained in ceramics. The village relies largely on olive farming to survive, so this cooperative is an important space for women to receive training and generate income.
Nisf jubeil ceramics
From a family-run soap business, for over 5 generations, the Nabulsi family proudly uses Palestinian Virgin Olive Oil. They believe their craft soap making is a cultural value for Nablus and Palestine and are very proud of that!
al bader soap
Featured product
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ramallah
The mother of a teething baby started this great line of organic olive wood teething rings and nursing necklaces in Palestine. She works with other mothers, both in the village of Deir Ghassaneh and Ramallah, to create safe and natural teething accessories.
Little Olea
Sarab came home with her family from the States to live in Palestine. She created Straps by Sarab by working from Al Amari Women Center using traditional fabric, connecting her passion with Palestine's culture.
straps by sarab
The art shows the details of Palestine’s small but mighty wildflowers. Prints come in high quality, acid-free matting and are printed in Palestine. The original watercolors are by artists Lois Nakhleh and Joan Musgrave.
wildflowers of palestine
An arboretum on the edge of Ramallah, committed to creating a wildlife conservation area and engaging the community in environmental education. They make educational games for kids as well as resources that work to reclaim traditional knowledge.
Mashjar Juthour
featured project
palestine writing workshop
The Palestine Writing Workshop is an amazing initiative that was founded in 2009 to host writers in residence and support creative writing in Palestine. Today, they focus on children's story telling, creative writing and publish wonderful books for kids.
Received my Maqloubeh apron and love it! Already getting compliments! Also, it was delivered within a week. Great service.
-Joy
I love my ring & keffiyeh and I will definitely be ordering from Handmade Palestine again. I was astounded at how quickly I received a "your items have shipped" notice. Very happy.
-Susan Bradley
I've been buying the baby teething products for years. They are so sweet and an easy go to gift for baby showers and expecting parents. The shipping time is incredibly fast and the packaging is simple and beautiful. They include a little story about the producers that add a lot of value to gift.
-Lillian
I ordered an embroidered scarf and two soaps from Handmade Palestine as a last-minute Christmas present. I wasn't sure if the products would arrive in time, but I reached out to the Handmade Palestine team and they were kind enough to ship the package to me immediately. The products arrived in pristine condition and were just as beautiful as pictured online. Thank you for the pleasant experience! I look forward to shopping again.
- Dania Hasan
Very pleased with my Palestinian keffiyeh. Once I learned how to tie it, I now wear it everyday. Shipping was very fast. Thank you.
-Jeff Rudisill
La Vie Ramallah
If you're in Ramallah visit our display at La Vie Cafe. 2-minutes from Yasser Arafat Square.
Or come meet the artisans directly at Handmade Artisan Market on the 23rd of October from 10:00am-5:00pm
5 Al Qastal St. (Between Orthodox Club and Ramallah Hospital)
Hours:
Sat-Thu 12:00pm-12:00am
Fri 4:00pm-12:00am
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