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DAUGHTER OF THE SUN | Bint el Shams
What is formed with clay, smoothed with water and baked under the Palestinian sun? A one-of-a-kind thobe by artist Shatha Safi. Shatha Safi has a knack for giving traditional symbols modern appea...
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Sima's Designs: Traditional Palestinian Embroidery Inspired
Meet SimaMizirawi. Based in Ramallah, Sima designs gorgeous bags that feature traditional Palestinian embroidery called tatreez on leather handbags. Her work is fresh and fun and the pieces are tru...
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Meeting the Artisans: Domari Society of Gypsies in Jerusalem
The Domari Society of Gypsies was established nearly 20 years ago, in 2000, by Ammoun Sleem with a vision to preserve the gypsy culture carried by the Dom (gypsy) people who came to Palestine over ...
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What’s Coming This Holiday Season: Gifting With Intention
Gifting with Intention: From our Ethical Christmas Gift Guide and corporate gifting ideas to Advent markets and Burbara Day, discover what we have planned for the holiday season. We'll be encouragi...
Read moreThe Forgotten Textiles of Palestine: Majdalawi Fabric and Gaza Gauze
Palestine is known around the world for the keffiyeh and for tatreez, two textile traditions that have become global symbols of Palestinian identity and resistance. But Palestinian textile heritage...
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A Stole with a Story: Palestinian Tatreez for Priests + Fabrics of Palestine
Discover the story behind our Palestinian priest stoles - now available on Etsy, where traditional tatreez embroidery meets Christian ministry. Learn about the meaning behind these beautiful design...
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