Handmade Blog

What’s in Bloom: The Wild Beauty of Mashjar Juthour
Amid Palestine’s ancient hills, Mashjar Juthour bursts into bloom each spring, a testament to resilience and heritage. From wild anemones and cyclamen to brown bee orchids and beautiful rock roses,...
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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 ...
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2023 in Review: What We Did for Palestine Together
This year, we provided a sustained income for dozens and dozens of artisan groups in Palestine! I always say this is my little project to make a big impact. It truly has made a HUGE impact thanks t...
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Adopt an Olive Tree in Palestine: donate to support Palestinian farmers today
Adopting an olive tree from our friends at Mashjar Juthour is a wonderful way to help protect this beautiful tree and support the biodiversity of Palestine! You can be a part of a vital project tha...
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Sustainable Back to School Shopping
With school just around the corner, stocking up your backpack with sustainable and ethical products is a perfect way to start the year! So we’ve put together a collection of the essentials you’ll n...
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What Does World Conservation Day Mean for Palestine?
When World Conservation Day comes around every year on July 28, we’re reminded of how important it is to be dedicated to protecting the land, especially in Palestine. Conservation is integral in Pa...
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Meaningful and Sustainable Gifts Under $25
We’ve curated a collection of beautifully hand-crafted gifts under $25 just for you! By gifting something from Handmade Palestine, you can help support livelihoods and empower a number of women art...
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Our Ethics: Empowering our Artisans through Fair Trade
What does it really mean to truly be an ethical brand? Here at Handmade Palestine, we strive to put our artisans first. We embrace fair trade practices by purchasing their products directly, and b...
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Exploring the Blooming Spring Wildflowers of Palestine
The wildflowers of Palestine are in full bloom for spring. From orchids to tulips and even chamomile, this tapestry of wildflowers decorates the land across Palestine and creates beautifully unmatc...
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Make a Lasting Difference by Shopping Ethically this Holiday Season
It’s easy to forget that your purchases this holiday season do make a difference and have an impact greater than their unwrapping on Christmas day. But don’t wait for New Years to make the change f...
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