Handmade Blog

The Story of Dawud Mother’s Tree; The Story of Every Palestinian

Dawud’s story is one of love, loss, and quiet resistance. Through a single olive tree dedicated to his mother, he carries forward a connection to Kifr Birem—where return is complicated, but belongi...

Join Us on Our Summer US Tour | Upcoming in the Pacific Northwest

Join us this summer as we travel across the US for a series of community events, talks and pop-ups. Meet the team, hear the stories behind our handcrafted collections, shop beautiful Palestinian ar...

Why Our Sterling Silver Pieces Are So Precious

Every sterling silver piece in our collection begins with a hand-picked olive leaf from the ancient Roman olive trees of Bethlehem. Carefully crafted by skilled Palestinian artisans, each piece is ...

How to Wear a Keffiyeh: 5 Ways to Style Palestine's Iconic Scarf

The Palestinian keffiyeh is one of the most recognizable garments in the world. It has been worn by farmers in the fields of Palestine, by activists on the streets of New York, by grandmothers in r...

The Black Sheep Gathering Festival, Oregon + Wool Batts, and What This Work Means

This Sunday, June 28, we’ll be at The Black Sheep Gathering Festival in Albany, Oregon with The Palestinian Wool Project, sharing our wool batts and the story behind them. Sourced through Maan lil ...

UPDATED INFO | Our US Tour Continues: Pacific Northwest & California Events

Our US Tour Continues! We're heading to Colorado, Oregon, and California this summer with a series of speaking events, pop-up markets, and festival appearances. From Denver and Portland to Albany, ...

6 Ways to Support Palestinians

What's behind the QR code on our Handmade Palestine tees? 6 simple ways to support Palestinians—from giving artisan-made gifts and adopting an olive tree to supporting grassroots organizations, jo...

Palestine: Stone, Hills and Human Life

Palestine is a landscape of stone hills, ancient olive trees, and living memory, where nature and human life are deeply intertwined through craft, tradition, and daily connection to the land.

Keffiyehs and More Restocked! + US Tour Events: Austin & Denver

Good news! Our popular Arafat Keffiyehs are back in stock, along with a fresh collection of handmade Palestinian crafts and artisan-made gifts. Plus, find out where you can shop Handmade Palestine ...

Preaching in New York, a Pasta Restaurant, and How You Can Help

What does a sermon in New York and a pasta restaurant have in common? More than you might think. After preaching at LaFayette Presbyterian Church, Handmade Palestine founder Morgan Cooper made an u...