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Majdalawi Fabric: The Endangered Jewel of Palestinian Textiles

Discover Majdalawi fabric—an endangered Palestinian handwoven textile and support artisans preserving this heritage through handmade crafts.

What Israeli Closures Mean for Us and Other Creatives in Palestine

There are armoured Israeli military vehicles every so often with soldiers often standing behind blockades nearby or near cars, standing there and always (always!!) pointing their damn weapons at us...

Beyond Resistance Fighters: how artists in Palestine Fight For Their Creative Livelihood Amidst an Ongoing Genocide

It’s been 5 years since Sarab has joined the Handmade Palestine, having the opportunity to market her work for (Palestinian) American shoppers abroad and gaining plenty of experience about what it ...

Ethical Gift Guide: Thoughtful, Budget-Friendly Gifts Under $25, $50, and $100

Find meaningful, budget-friendly gifts this holiday season with Handmade Palestine’s curated selection under $25, $50, and $100. Each item—from olive oil soaps and wool ornaments to hand-carved ute...

Special Christmas Gifts: Limited Pieces Available

This Christmas, give gifts that tell a story. From olive-wood cheese boards and hand-made ceramic oil bottles to the long-awaited return of our Arafat keffiyehs, every piece at Handmade Palestine i...

Our Work to Support Palestinian Artisans in 2023

2023 is our year! You have made such an amazing impact on the lives of artisans in Palestine by shopping fair trade, hand made gifts in 2022! Here are some of the highlights of what we are doing ri...

Giving Tuesday: Empowering Palestinian Artisans and Reforesting Palestine

This Giving Tuesday, join Handmade Palestine in empowering women artisans and reforesting Palestine. What began as a small café display has grown into a movement of hope, preserving traditions and ...

A Palestinian Queen: Rand Dabboor Preserves Palestinian Culture Through Art

I visited Rand Dabboor (one of my absolute favorite artists in Palestine to drink tea, scheme and design together!) and to talk about her art and what inspires her. 

How to Support Palestinians Directly: Make A Difference by Buying Crafts and Gifts from Palestine

Supporting Palestinians is not just about solidarity; it's about taking concrete actions to challenge injustice and promote dignity and equality. Whether through boycotting unethical brands, amplif...

Ethical Consumerism: In relation with Fairtrade Handicrafts in Palestine

Our answer to what is ethical consumerism? What does it have to do with our lives here in Palestine?

Palestinian Traditional Food: A Wheat Culture

In Palestine, wheat is a very important part of the culture. You can find multiple varieties of wheat growing here on the land, and you'll also notice just how many  ways Palestinians use wheat in...

Celebrating Eid al-Fitr with Traditional Palestinian Ma’moul

Ramadan Mubarak from Palestine! For Eid al-Fitr this year, Bisan and her family are making ka’ek al eid ma’moul in Nablus the traditional way. And we’re sharing a ma'moul recipe so you can celebrat...

Challenges Palestinian Artisans Face: Featuring Nadya Hazbunova

We spoke with our artisan Nadya Hazbunova from Bethlehem about her experiences, passions, and challenges with her life in craft making. We at Handmade Palestine love to highlight our artisans’ wor...

Challenges our Artisans Face and Why We Launched Subscription Boxes

As we've just finished boxes the first of our new subscription boxes, it seems like a good time to share with you why we decided to launch our subscription boxes (and why you'll be seeing more gift...

The True Meaning of Easter: Sabt al-Nour

This Easter, as the Holy Fire of Sabt al-Nour rises in Jerusalem, we’re reminded of the unshakable hope that lives in Palestine — even through war, occupation, and loss. From the land where Christi...

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...