Handmade Blog

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...

Celebrating Palestinian Costume Day: A Look at Traditional Dress

July 25th marks Palestinian Costume Day, where Palestinians across the world proudly don traditional dress to celebrate the culture of Palestine and their right to the land. With keffiyehs, brass j...

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...

Celebrating Traditional Palestinian Foods of the Summer Season

What’s better than a refreshing, satisfying meal on a summer day? From salads, fruits, and delicious meats, there are a number of traditional Palestinian dishes to enjoy in the summer. And today we...

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...

Best Ways to Care for your Olive Wood Products

Olive wood products are some of the most beautiful and intricate items you can fill your home with. But it’s important to properly care for your products to help them last for years and keep them ...

Eid al Adha in Palestine: Traditions and Celebrations

June 28 marks the start of Eid al Adha in Palestine this year! This is one of the most important Islamic holidays, lasting around 3-4 days, and is usually celebrated with feasts, prayer, and charit...

Gift Ideas for Shopping Ethically This Father’s Day

When you’re buying a gift for your dad this Father’s Day, you can make a meaningful impact by shopping ethically. So for this Father’s Day, we’ve curated a list of the perfects gifts you can give y...

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...

The Nakba: Remembering the Dispossessed Palestinian Villages

The Nakba, or catastrophe, took place 75 years ago on May 15. This day marks the mass expulsion of over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, the destruction of around 530 villages, and the murder...