Twenty Palestinian businesses to back amidst hardship
Discover the rich culture and heritage of Palestine through these remarkable brands that are preserving age-old crafts and empowering local artisans. Here's a selection of Palestinian brands with online stores and worldwide shipping:
Jerusalem Sandals
This Israeli-Palestinian partnership produces handmade leather sandals and bags, gaining international acclaim for their exclusive, handcrafted footwear. Jerusalem Sandals offers a variety of styles, with a store that ships worldwide [1].
Almerf
Founded in 2018, Almerf is a purpose-driven brand that creates handcrafted accessories inspired by Palestinian culture. Their collection includes brooches, scarves, and tote bags that provide a financial lifeline to local artisans [3].
The Olive Tree
Selling traditional Palestinian cultural items, The Olive Tree offers high-quality Kufiyyas (Palestinian scarves), hand-painted ceramics, and other artisanal products sourced from small Palestinian-owned businesses in Palestine and Jordan. They prioritise sustainable practices and ship internationally [5].
El Bustan
Based in London, El Bustan collaborates with artisans in Palestine to bring their creations to an international audience. Their online store offers home and lifestyle items, including calligraphic artwork, dainty jewellery, contemporary clothing, handcrafted kitchen utensils, books, and more [6].
Watan
Founded in Chicago in 2015, Watan is an art studio dedicated to exploring Palestinian heritage and identity. While they do not have an online store, their work can be found in select retailers and exhibitions [7].
Nine Seven Zero Rising
Named after the country dialling code of Palestine, Nine Seven Zero Rising incorporates traditional motifs, colours, and symbols that reflect Palestinian identity in its apparel line.
Hilweh Market
An artisanal boutique featuring items from Palestine and the Arab world, Hilweh Market offers a variety of products such as purses, plates, bowls, cushions, calligraphy coasters, and more [8].
Fyrouzi
Fyrouzi, an online store headquartered in the UAE, focuses on the centuries-old ceramic industry in Palestine. They sell handmade ceramic pieces like bowls, lanterns, coffee sets, and ashtrays, with shipping available across the UAE within two to three days [9].
Canaan Palestine
Canaan Palestine works with more than 2,400 artisan family farms spanning over 50 villages, adhering to fair trade principles to ensure fair prices and purchase guarantees for the farmers who produce their olive oil [10].
Ajdadi Collective
Founded by Dubai resident Zak Jarallah in 2021, Ajdadi Collective combines streetwear with the time-honoured Palestinian embroidery style tatreez [11].
In addition to these brands, platforms like Etsy or Amazon feature Palestinian-owned brands and handmade products. Social media accounts, such as TikTok and Instagram pages dedicated to Palestinian clothing brands and artisan work, can also provide a broader perspective [2][3][4].
These brands not only offer unique products but also contribute to preserving Palestinian culture and empowering local artisans. By supporting these brands, you can make a difference in promoting cultural diversity and economic growth in Palestine.
- The Israeli-Palestinian partnership of Jerusalem Sandals, renowned for their handcrafted footwear, ships worldwide through their online store [1].
- Almerf, a Palestinian brand founded in 2018, creates handcrafted accessories inspired by their culture and offers international shipping [3].
- The Olive Tree in Palestine and Jordan offers sustainable, high-quality cultural items from small, local businesses and ships internationally [5].
- El Bustan, based in London, collaborates with artisans in Palestine, selling home and lifestyle items with international shipping [6].
- Watan, an art studio in Chicago, explores Palestinian heritage and identity through artworks found in select retailers and exhibitions [7].
- Nine Seven Zero Rising, named after Palestine's country dialling code, showcases traditional motifs, colours, and symbols in its apparel line [N/A].
- Fyrouzi, an online store headquartered in the UAE, sells handmade ceramic pieces from Palestine with shipping available across the UAE within two to three days [9].
