Handmade Blog

Understanding Zakat: Giving Back Through Handmade Palestine

Give Zakat, Empower Artisans Zakat is more than charity—it’s a way to share blessings and support those in need. When you give your Zakat through Handmade Palestine, you help Palestinian artisans s...

Zakat: Give the Gift of Heritage This Holiday Season

Zakat: Celebrate the double holiday of Palestinian Mother’s Day and Eid with meaningful gifts from Handmade Palestine. From micro-mosaic jewelry and hand-embroidered pouches to our beloved Palestin...

A Call from Palestine: This Is What Life Is Like Right Now

The biggest obstacle to overcoming our silent complicity is the quiet convenience of capitalism. It is easier to look away. It is easier to keep scrolling. It is easier to let the machine run. We a...

Why is Jerusalem So Holy? What's its Religious Significance? And why do Muslims visit in Ramadan?

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world observe fasting, prayer, and reflection. For many, Jerusalem holds a special significance during this time. But why is Jerusalem considere...

Pay Your Zakat Through Our Ramadan Gift Box for Refugees

Give your Zakat with intention this Ramadan. Our Ramadan Gift Box for Refugees supports displaced families while keeping resources rooted in local Palestinian businesses.

Sahlab: A Delicious Wildflower Sweet from Palestine

A warm, wildflower pudding with deep roots in Palestinian tradition, sahlab is part of our Ramadan Gift Box this year — a simple, comforting sweet to share after iftar.

Ramadan Kareem!

This Ramadan Kareem, Handmade Palestine honours faith, resilience, and tradition. From tatreez embroidery to olive wood carvings, each handcrafted piece supports Palestinian artisans and preserves ...

New Palestinian Handmade Gifts & Tatreez Designs

Discover our newest collection of Palestinian handmade gifts, including tatreez pouches, mosaic jewelry, olive wood keychains, embroidered earrings, and a heritage-inspired children’s book. Each pi...

What Is Ramadan and Why Is It Celebrated?

What is Ramadan and why is it celebrated? Discover the meaning of the holy month, its focus on fasting, charity and community, and four meaningful ways non-Muslims can take part in the spirit of Ra...

Thoughtful Ramadan Gift Ideas & New Crafts

Celebrate Ramadan with meaningful, handcrafted gifts and new crafts that tell a story. From an embroidered pouch and olive-wood kitchen treasures to traditional sweets and a maamoul cookie press, d...