Handmade Blog

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...

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...

Palestinian Products You Can Buy to Support Palestinian Artisans

Support Palestinian Artisans Shop fair trade olive oil, embroidery, ceramics, keffiyehs, and more—each purchase preserves culture, sustains livelihoods, and celebrates Palestinian heritage.

Meet Our Artisans: Micro Mosaics by Galassia Jewelry

Meet the artists behind Galassia Jewelry, a micro mosaic studio in Bethlehem where ancient Palestinian traditions are transformed into modern, wearable art. In this interview, Mahmoud and Thikriyat...

Honoring Palestinian Heritage with Our New Strap Designs

Discover our newest embroidered strap design, inspired by Ramallah’s traditional tatreez. Featuring the iconic red and black thread on beige, this piece celebrates the unique regional embroidery of...

More Than Clothing: The Story Behind Palestinian Traditional Costumes

Palestinian traditional dress isn’t just about fabric or fashion—it’s a living expression of identity, heritage, and resistance. From the embroidered thobe worn by women to the dignified kombaz of ...

Palestinian Art: Preserving Heritage Through Creativity

Palestinian art tells powerful stories of heritage, identity, and resilience. From bold contemporary works by artists like Heba Zaghout to traditional tatreez embroidery, creativity continues to th...

Looking Back at the First Half of 2025: A Letter from Handmade Palestine

Updates on Our Work in Palestine Mid-2025: The first half of 2025 has been tough—sales are down 44% and site visits by 60%. Under Israeli occupation, our artisans face closures, rising costs, and l...