Handmade Blog
Palestinian Easter: Sebt al Noor — The Saturday of Light
A small flame lit in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher travels across borders on Sebt al Noor, connecting Palestinian Christians to their faith, their history, and each other—even in the face of res...
Read more
Celebrating Palm Sunday in Palestine
Palm Sunday in Palestine is no longer just a celebration — it’s an act of resilience. As the Christian community dwindles and access to holy sites is restricted, believers come together across deno...
Read more
The True Meaning of Easter: Palm Sunday and Hope + More Easter Crafts
A quiet reflection on Palm Sunday from Palestine—where the Easter story began, and where hope and steadfastness are still lived every day.
Read more
Easter is just around the corner. Discover our handmade Easter collection and support artisans at the Oasis Center for Rehabilitation in Bethlehem, where beautiful cards are crafted with care by a ...
Read more
Happy Easter from Palestine: New Crafts
This Easter Sunday, we’re celebrating hope, resilience, and the beauty of handmade tradition from Palestine. Explore our newest designs — from embroidered pouches to elegant table runners — all cra...
Read more
The True Meaning of Easter: Sabt al-Nour
This Easter, as the Holy Fire of Sabt al-Nour rises in Jerusalem, we’re reminded of the unshakable hope that lives in Palestine — even through war, occupation, and loss. From the land where Christi...
Read more
This Easter, from the land of the first Christians, we share a message of hope. Even in the midst of war and occupation, Palestinian communities continue to create, resist, and believe in a brighte...
Read more
Lent in Palestine: A Season of Faith, Mourning, and Resilience
Lent in Palestine has always been a deeply spiritual time—a season of reflection, fasting, and preparation for Easter. But this year, as Palestinian Christians enter this sacred period, it is marke...
Read moreRead More on our Blog
The Olive Harvest Is Around the Corner: Join Us or Adopt an Olive Tree
The olive harvest is around the corner at Mashjar Juthour. Join us in the hills of Ramallah this November to harvest, camp, share meals, and spend time on the land — or adopt an olive tree from afa...
Read more
Nabulsi Soap and Palestinian Olive Oil Soap: What Makes It Special
Some products exist simply to serve a function. And then some products carry within them an entire history of a land, a city, a craft tradition, and a people who have refused to let that tradition ...
Read more
5 of Our Favourite Tatreez Stitches + Our Favourite Embroidered Pieces
Discover 5 beloved Palestinian Tatreez stitches and motifs (+ an extra 5!), from traditional Fallahi cross-stitch and the Star of Bethlehem to floral designs, Tahriri and the Gaza coffee bean. In o...
Read more