Handmade Blog

What’s in Bloom: Discover Palestine’s Stunning Wildflowers with Our New Pocket Guide

Palestine is home to an incredible variety of small but stunning wildflowers — a beauty often overlooked. At Handmade Palestine, we created the Wildflowers of Palestine Pocket Guide to celebrate an...

New & Restocked: Handcrafted Palestinian Treasures Are Here! Plus New Shipping From EU

Each handcrafted piece from Palestine carries more than beauty — it carries resistance, tradition, and survival. From keffiyehs to tatreez pouches, your purchase supports fair trade, preserves cult...

A Symbol of Humanity: The Palestinian Keffiyeh

The keffiyeh is more than a scarf—it is a flag of the displaced, the imprisoned, and the murdered. It carries the weight of Palestine’s struggle, from the Arab Revolt to the massacres in Gaza today...

Jerusalem: A Friday Visit to My Holy City

This blog follows a Palestinian woman's journey to Jerusalem during Ramadan, navigating the harsh reality of military permits, endless checkpoints, and an occupied city emptied of its people. Throu...

Manjal Ma'qoud: Impacting Women's Lives in Palestine and Preserving Cultural Heritage

The Manjel Ma'qoud project in Palestine empowers women and preserves cultural heritage by revitalizing the ancient art of tatreez. It provides training and employment, fostering dignity, financial ...

A Gift from the Heart on Palestinian Mother’s Day

On March 21, we celebrate the love, strength, and resilience of Palestinian mothers. As we express gratitude, we also hold space for those who have endured loss or face struggles in motherhood. The...

What is Shawarma? Plus a Delicious Homemade Shawarma Recipe by Almond & Fig AND We've Shipped the First Subscription Boxes

At Handmade Palestine, we celebrate the deep culinary traditions of Palestine and the Levant. One of the most beloved street foods in the region is shawarma—flavorful, spiced meat, slow-cooked on a...

A Taste of Palestine for Iftar: Qatayef Recipe

Qatayef: The Sweet Taste of Ramadan Qatayef is a beloved Palestinian dessert, traditionally stuffed with cheese, walnuts, or sweet cream and drizzled with syrup. Making qatayef is more than just co...

Our Campaign to Support Refugee Families in Oregon

Donate a Ramadan Gift Box to a refugee family in Oregon through Pacific Refugee Support Group. Each box brings the flavors of Palestine while supporting artisans.

Falafel: A Palestinian Staple and Cultural Icon

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, falafel is more than just a dish—it’s a piece of Palestinian heritage. In fact, every bite of falafel tells a story of tradition, resilience, and home.