Handmade Palestine connects hundreds of Palestinian artisans—most of them women and refugees—to the world through fair trade crafts. Each piece sustains livelihoods, preserves tradition, and carries a story of resilience.
Handmade Palestine is more than a marketplace. It is a lifeline for artisans, a bridge between heritage and global audiences, and a collective act of resilience. At its heart, it preserves Palestinian craft while creating fair, sustainable livelihoods for communities facing extraordinary challenges.
The crafts shared by Handmade Palestine embody heritage in its truest sense. Every embroidered stitch and olive wood carving carries generations of knowledge. For women in rural villages, craft-making is more than income—it’s a way to keep identity alive.
Embroidery has been practiced for centuries, with colours and patterns unique to each region. Handmade Palestine partners with women’s cooperatives to bring these textiles to global buyers who value both the artistry and the history behind them.
Olive wood carving, rooted in Bethlehem since the 4th century, continues despite shrinking access to materials and markets. By paying fair trade prices and guaranteeing demand, Handmade Palestine helps artisans keep workshops open and pass on their skills.
Women at the Heart
Women drive Handmade Palestine. Across villages, refugee camps, and cities, cooperatives and independent makers create textiles, jewellery, soaps, and embroidery that reach global buyers. For many, this work funds their children’s education and provides independence. Beyond income, recognition of their artistry strengthens cultural pride and community identity.
Ethical & Sustainable Values
Every piece is made with care—for people and for the planet. Olive wood is carved from pruned branches, soaps are blended with pure olive oil, and natural or recycled materials are used wherever possible. Fair trade isn’t a label here—it’s a promise: fair pay, upfront costs covered, and full transparency.
Creating Global Connections
Each product carries a story. When a hand-embroidered bag or carved ornament is shipped abroad,
it isn’t just a purchase—it’s solidarity. Buyers know they are helping sustain livelihoods and protect a heritage under threat.
Handmade Palestine also brings these stories to life through craft fairs, workshops, and digital storytelling, making sure the people behind the products are seen and celebrated.
Challenges & Resilience
Restricted movement, material shortages, and instability all impact artisans. Yet they continue to create. Each craft is not only survival—it is resistance, a statement of dignity. Handmade Palestine helps amplify that resilience so the world can support it.
A Growing Impact
What began as a small initiative is now a network supporting hundreds of artisans. Handmade Palestine sustains families, preserves cultural traditions, empowers women, and builds global solidarity.
Handmade Palestine is not just a project—it’s a movement. Every stitch and carving carries a story of resilience. By choosing handmade, supporters help preserve culture, empower artisans, and weave a future rooted in hope.
