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Giving Tuesday: Empowering Palestinian Artisans and Reforesting Palestine

This Giving Tuesday, join Handmade Palestine in empowering women artisans and reforesting Palestine. What began as a small café display has grown i...

Orthodox Christmas in Palestine: A Celebration of Faith, Unity, and Resilience

Today on 7 January, Palestinian Christians unite to celebrate Christmas across Roman and Orthodox traditions. From parades in Bethlehem to midnight...

Celebrating St. Barbara’s Day in Palestine: Burbara Pudding

Palestinian Christmas is a month-long celebration of joy, tradition, and community. Yet, the season unfolds against the backdrop of ongoing challen...

Palestinian Soap Making: Intangible World Heritage

Nablus Olive Oil Soap is now UNESCO-recognized! Explore our soap gift sets or try the new Saboon Crate, a hands-on kit supporting artisans in Pales...

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5 Symbols of Palestinian Resistance and Liberation

Discover powerful symbols of resistance in our Art Posters & Prints Collection, featuring the Sabra Cactus, Dove, Thob, and Keffiyeh.

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 Bo...

What’s in Bloom: The Wild Beauty of Mashjar Juthour

Images of violence often overshadow the deeper truth of Palestine—her land, her people, and their enduring culture. But Palestine is more than stru...

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 ...

6 Must-Try Sweets When Visiting Historic Nablus, Palestine

Nablus in Palestine is a city of legendary sweets, from crispy Kunafeh to chewy Halqum and flaky Tamriyeh. Each bite is a taste of tradition, passe...

Za’atar: The Heart of Palestinian Flavor

This fragrant blend of wild thyme, sumac, and sesame is a staple in Palestinian kitchens. Perfect for seasoning, dipping, or roasting—find authenti...

Refreshing Carob Juice: A Timeless Ramadan Tradition

During Ramadan, the streets of Palestine come alive with people selling bottles of homemade carob juice. Though it’s more of a brew than a juice, t...

Ramadan is Coming—Order Your Iftar Gift Box from Palestine Now!

Pre-Order Your Ramadan Iftar Gift Box! Celebrate Ramadan with our 2025 Iftar Gift Box, filled with Palestinian treats like Medjool dates, za’atar, ...

Our Impact in 2024: A Year of Resilience and Growth

Your support empowers Palestinian artisans! In 2024, Handmade Palestine grew by 89%, supporting 600+ artisans—mostly women—despite immense challeng...