Handmade Blog

New Crafts & Fresh Restocks

Fresh crafts have arrived at Handmade Palestine! ✨ We’ve restocked favorites like Nadya Hazbunova designs, Rand Dabbour notebooks, tatreez kits, brass jewelry—and on our EU site, keffiyehs are back...

Meet Our Artisans - Little Olea Teething Accessories

When our founder, Morgan Totah, couldn’t find a safe teething ring for her baby, she turned to Bethlehem’s olive wood artisans—and Little Olea was born. Today, each nursing necklace and teething ri...

Why Christmas Starts in September for Handmade Palestine

Start Christmas early this year with handmade decorations from Palestine. Every olive wood ornament, nativity set, and embroidered star supports artisan families and keeps traditional crafts alive....

10 Beautiful Places in Palestine: Connecting with Heritage and Supporting Local Artisans

Even amid occupation, violence, and restricted access, Palestinian culture and craftsmanship endure. Discover 10 beautiful places in historic Palestine where artisans preserve culture under occupat...

Adopt an Olive Tree—A Living Gift of Heritage & Hope

Adopt an Olive Tree in Palestine – A Living Gift Support Palestinian heritage and give a meaningful, sustainable gift by adopting an olive tree at Mashjar Juthour. When you adopt an olive tree, you...

Meet Our Artisans: Nadya Hazbunova

Discover Palestinian jewelry designer Nadya Hazbunova in our next Meet Our Artisan series. From olive wood jewelry to Arabic calligraphy designs, Nadya’s handcrafted work preserves Palestinian heri...

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.

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...

Top Palestinian Brands Preserving Culture & Creating Impact

Palestinian brands are blending traditional crafts with modern design to preserve culture and support artisans. At Handmade Palestine, we proudly join this movement with handcrafted pieces of resil...

Meet Our Artisans: Zaytouna Jewelry – Silversmiths of Bethlehem

From the olive groves of Bethlehem to hands around the world, Zaytouna Jewelry carries the spirit of Palestine in silver. Each leaf is picked from ancient trees, cast with care, and transformed int...