Handmade Blog

A Gift from the Heart on Palestinian Mother’s Day

On March 21, we celebrate the love, strength, and resilience of Palestinian mothers. As we express gratitude, we also hold space for those who have endured loss or face struggles in motherhood. The...

Discover the Bold, Tangy World of Sumac

Tangy and vibrant, sumac is a staple in Palestinian cuisine, especially during Ramadan. From Musakhan to Fattoush, it adds the perfect citrusy kick.  Bring authentic flavors to your table with our ...

What’s So Special About Palestinian Medjool Dates?

Palestinian Medjool dates are rich, juicy, and perfect for Ramadan. Sourced ethically from Palestinian farmers, they’re part of our Ramadan Gift Box—a true taste of tradition.

The Truth About Medjool Dates: Supporting Palestinian Farmers

Support fair trade and ethical consumerism by choosing Palestinian Medjool dates—not those from illegal Israeli settlements. US customers can find them in our Ramadan Gift Box, while Zaytoun ships ...

Ethical Decor for Your Holidays: Our Top 5 Unique Picks - Now with 20% Off!

Bring beauty and purpose to your holiday celebrations with our unique, handcrafted decor. From olive wood nativity sets to Majdalawi wall hangings, each piece supports Palestinian artisans who pers...

Ethical Christmas Gift Guide: Our Picks from Handmade Palestine and Some of Our Favorite Brands!

Handmade Palestine is thrilled to present our Ethical Christmas Shopping Guide, featuring sustainable and thoughtfully crafted gifts that care for both people and the planet. From olive wood creat...

Challenges Palestinian Artisans Face: Featuring Nadya Hazbunova

We spoke with our artisan Nadya Hazbunova from Bethlehem about her experiences, passions, and challenges with her life in craft making. We at Handmade Palestine love to highlight our artisans’ wor...

Meet the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society

We are incredibly excited to introduce you to our new partner – the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society. This is an incredible group based in Bethlehem that creates pathways for local artisan...

Challenges our Artisans Face and Why We Launched Subscription Boxes

As we've just finished boxes the first of our new subscription boxes, it seems like a good time to share with you why we decided to launch our subscription boxes (and why you'll be seeing more gift...

Ramadan Gift Boxes Are Now Available to Ship Internationally!

We are excited to announce that Ramadan Gift Boxes from Palestine are back this year! We saw how much you loved these special boxes last Ramadan, so we worked hard the last two months to curate all...