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Gaza: An Ancient Cradle of Culture, Now Shattered
Gaza’s heritage has been shattered — its markets silenced, its orchards burned, its artisans displaced. For over 3,000 years, Gaza was a cultural crossroads, rich with poetry, embroidery, copperwor...
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🖤 Nakba Remembrance: Stitching Memory, Grief, and Resistance 🖤
The Nakba didn’t end in 1948—it continues today through the genocide in Gaza, violent settler expansion in the West Bank, and the destruction of Palestinian homes and lives. At Handmade Palestine, ...
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Majdalawi Fabric: The Endangered Jewel of Palestinian Textiles
Discover Majdalawi fabric—an endangered Palestinian handwoven textile and support artisans preserving this heritage through handmade crafts.
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Meet Our Artisans: The Oasis Center for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Next in our Meet Our Artisans series, we introduce the Oasis Center in Beit Sahour, where people with intellectual disabilities create beautiful handmade crafts that carry dignity, heritage, and hope.
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The Camel in Palestine: History, Culture & Artisan Craft
The camel has long symbolized resilience in Palestinian life — from ancient trade routes to inspiring artisans today. At Handmade Palestine, this heritage lives on through camel milk soap, embroide...
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