Handmade Blog

Looking Back at the First Half of 2025: A Letter from Handmade Palestine

Updates on Our Work in Palestine Mid-2025: The first half of 2025 has been tough—sales are down 44% and site visits by 60%. Under Israeli occupation, our artisans face closures, rising costs, and l...

New Crafts, Restocks & Resilience

Despite extreme closures across Occupied Palestine, we’ve managed to add beautiful new crafts to our collection—including brass earrings, tatreez totes, and micro mosaic jewelry. Movement is severe...

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...

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...

Our Impact in 2024: A Year of Resilience and Growth

Your support empowers Palestinian artisans! In 2024, Handmade Palestine grew by 89%, supporting 600+ artisans—mostly women—despite immense challenges. Every purchase sustains their craft, preserves...

Tatreez 101: Our Answers to Your Questions About Palestinian Tatreez

Tatreez 101: Your Guide to Palestinian Embroidery Tatreez is a centuries-old Palestinian art form, rich with culture and meaning. Passed down through generations, this intricate hand-stitching ador...

5 Symbols of Palestinian Resistance and Liberation

Discover powerful symbols of resistance in our Art Posters & Prints Collection, featuring the Sabra Cactus, Dove, Thob, and Keffiyeh.

Palestinian Soap Making: Intangible World Heritage

Nablus Olive Oil Soap is now UNESCO-recognized! Explore our soap gift sets or try the new Saboon Crate, a hands-on kit supporting artisans in Palestine.

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 ...

Small Business Saturday: Celebrating Palestinian Artisans + 20% Off

Support Palestinian artisans who overcome unimaginable challenges—restricted movement, lack of access to materials, and the daily realities of occupation—to create stunning, handmade decor. Their c...