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Food Sovereignty Part 2: how occupation controls Palestinian agriculture

In Palestine, we are a captive market for Israeli exports. The Occupation controls our borders and thus international imports but also controls us ...

Check out this Podcast with Morgan on Mommying in Occupied Palestine, Artisans, Nature and more.

Handmade Palestine founder Morgan Cooper joined Mommy While Muslim for a podcast. Listen here.

Celebrating World Biodiversity Day in Occupied Palestine

The day serves as a crucial reminder to deepen our understanding and raise awareness of biodiversity issues, particularly those stemming from huma...

Does Your Purchase Support Palestinians? Or How Can You Support Palestinians by Shopping?

So YES you are contributing directly to the Palestinian economy, supporting Palestinians in sustaining livelihoods AND supporting Palestinian caus...

Decoding Tatreez: A Visual Language and Palestinian Artistic Expression

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, tatreez serves as a visual language through which Palestinian women express their identities. Each stitch carries lay...

Resilience as an Art Form: Artistry Amidst Familiar Chaos And Rippling Effects of the Genocide in Gaza

Basma highlights the lack of stability in Palestinian lives, characterized by restrictions on movement, checkpoints, and violations of basic human ...

A Timeline of Palestinian Tatreez

We've put together a brief look at the incredible history of Palestinian tatreez, which is ever evolving as the story of the Palestinian people's ...

Stitching Stories: Celebrating Tatreez & The Beauty of Palestinian Cultural Heritage

On this International Day of Tatreez and Palestinian Culture, we invite you to join us in honoring and celebrating the art of tatreez, the exquisit...

Palm Sunday: An Ancient Tradition Palestinian Christians Carry Forth

Today in Palestine, there were no parades or music or normal celebration, because a genocide is not normal and no one should celebrate in these days.

Discover the Beauty of Olive Wood from Bethlehem: A Time-Honored Tradition from Palestinian Artisans

Every October, a unique ritual unfolds, as Palestinians come together to partake in the annual olive harvest. It's a time when families unite, sett...

How to Support Palestinians Directly: Make A Difference by Buying Crafts and Gifts from Palestine

Supporting Palestinians is not just about solidarity; it's about taking concrete actions to challenge injustice and promote dignity and equality. W...

Beyond Resistance Fighters: how artists in Palestine Fight For Their Creative Livelihood Amidst an Ongoing Genocide

It’s been 5 years since Sarab has joined the Handmade Palestine, having the opportunity to market her work for (Palestinian) American shoppers abro...

What Israeli Closures Mean for Us and Other Creatives in Palestine

There are armoured Israeli military vehicles every so often with soldiers often standing behind blockades nearby or near cars, standing there and a...