Handmade Blog

Traditional Palestinian Molokhia (Jute Mallow) Recipe: A Taste of Heritage

At Handmade Palestine, we celebrate Palestinian culture through artisan crafts and traditional foods. In the face of ongoing occupation and restric...

🖤 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 Pa...

Preparing for Ramadan with a Traditional Palestinian Dish: Musakhan Chicken

Celebrate Ramadan with Musakhan Chicken, a beloved Palestinian dish of roasted chicken, caramelized onions, and sumac atop olive oil-soaked taboon ...

What is Sahlab? The Palestinian Wildflower and Traditional Sweet Pudding

Creamy, fragrant, and comforting, Sahlab is a beloved Palestinian treat, perfect for Ramadan. Enjoy this traditional delight in our Ramadan Gift Bo...

Introducing Our Newest Artisan Group: Preserving and Promoting Palestinian Traditional Tatreez

In December of 2023, we sat down and finally made a decision we'd be dreading for months. We archived all the crafts from our partners at Sulafa wo...

Proudly Offering You the Best of Palestinian Olive Oil: extra virgin, rain watered, family farmed and cold pressed

Nourished by rainwater and cultivated using natural and organic methods, our trees reflect our commitment to providing the best for our children. S...

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...

Food Sovereignty Part 2: how occupation controls Palestinian agriculture

In Palestine, we are a captive market for Israeli exports. The Occupation controls our borders and thus international imports but also controls us ...

Check out this Podcast with Morgan on Mommying in Occupied Palestine, Artisans, Nature and more.

Handmade Palestine founder Morgan Cooper joined Mommy While Muslim for a podcast. Listen here.

Does Your Purchase Support Palestinians? Or How Can You Support Palestinians by Shopping?

So YES you are contributing directly to the Palestinian economy, supporting Palestinians in sustaining livelihoods AND supporting Palestinian cause...

What is the meaning of the red kuffiyah or hatta?

Do you know what's the meaning of the red keffiyeh? Is it love? Maybe, maybe not.

Celebrating World Biodiversity Day in Occupied Palestine

The day serves as a crucial reminder to deepen our understanding and raise awareness of biodiversity issues, particularly those stemming from human...

Decoding Tatreez: A Visual Language and Palestinian Artistic Expression

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, tatreez serves as a visual language through which Palestinian women express their identities. Each stitch carries laye...