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10 Gifts to Support Palestinian Businesses

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Haseeb Ahmed
June 28, 2024

It is simply not enough to boycott — in order to support Palestinian liberation and prosperity it is vital to buy Palestinian products & support Palestinian businesses.

By taking this generative approach, we contribute to the economic growth and stability of Palestinian communities, cultivating self-determination & self-reliance.

And the best part is, Palestinian products are truly high quality, made with ihsan.

By taking ethical consumerism a step further, you’re not just supporting the Palestinian culture & its economy — you are directly supporting its people; their livelihood, dignity, and prosperity.

10 Picks from Muslim Hub

Keffiyeh: Hirbawi

Why settle for a kufiya from Amazon that’s mass-produced in China, when you can support the last kufiya factory in Palestine?

Hirbawi produces the quintessential symbol of Palestinian solidarity in a variety of colors, sustaining the legacy & livelihood of the few craftsmen who preserve the weaving techniques & tradition of the kufiya.

Palestine Flag Hirbawi® Kufiya

Embrace Palestinian unity with the iconic colors of the Palestinian flag – black, red, and green on a white background.

kufiya.org/product/palestine-flag-hirbawi-kufiya

Show your solidarity with Palestine in style and comfort with this stunning kufiya-inspired poncho from Sitti Soap.

Kuffiyah with Embroidery Poncho

Kuffiyeh with Embroidery Neckline Poncho. A one-size-fits-all crafted to perfection.

Use LAUNCHGOOD10 for 10% off!

sittisoap.com/products/kuffiyah-embroidery-poncho?variant=44190108025079

Olive Oil: Canaan & Zaytoun

Canaan works with over 1,000 families across 43 villages to produce choice olive oil & a variety of food products using regenerative agricultural practices.

Rumi Olive Oil

A fruity tasting olive oil with a peppery finish, made from Rumi olive trees (trees dating back to Roman times!)

canaanpalestine.com/collections/olive-oils/products/rumi-olive-oil

If you’re in the UK, bring the taste of Palestine to your table through Zaytoun.

Zaytoun offers a range of ethically sourced Palestinian fine foods, and invest 100% of their profits to continue their support & fair trade with Palestinian farmers.

Bottle of EVOO & Plant an Olive Tree

This set pays for an olive tree to be planted in Palestine through the Trees for Life programme, and gifts you a bottle of extra virgin olive oil.

zaytoun.uk/products/olive-oil-and-tree-gift-set

They planted so we may eat, we plant so they may eat.

Palestinian proverb

Palestinian Food Products: Al’ard 

Al'Ard, a 3rd generation family business, is a one-stop shop for Palestinian fine foods. Beyond just olive oil, you’ll find delicacies such as creamy Nabulsi cheese, hearty Maftoul and pickled green olives to name a few.

Green Olive Pickles - 907g/2lb

Al’Ard Palestinian Green Olive Pickles are handpicked by Palestinian families carrying the heritage of their ancestors farming practices.

www.alardproducts.com/products/green-olive-pickles-2-0-lb

Handmade Palestine sells unique, handmade crafts made by Palestinian artisans in Ramallah, and trains them in marketing, branding, and pricing.

This is one of the most gorgeous tasbih’s I’ve seen, with hand crafted beads made from aged Palestinian olive wood. There’s also something really grounding about using a wooden tasbih — the natural warmth feels is more pleasant than the cold touch of a stone misbaha.

Olive Wood Prayer Beads

Tasbih hand crafted in Bethlehem by traditional olive wood workers. Proceeds from every purchase are donated to plant trees in Ramallah.

handmadepalestine.com/en-ca/collections/all-palestinian-handicrafts-gift-ideas/products/olive-wood-prayer-beads-from-bethlehem

Medjool Dates: Palm Bites

Did you know that 65% medjool dates are actually Israeli?

Ensure you're enjoying Palestinian medjool dates, which you can do through Palm Bites, which has a 100% Palestinian supply chain, from farmers to distributors.

Medjool Dates 🇵🇸

All natural jumbo medjool dates from Jericho (Ariha), Palestine. A delicious snack rich in fiber, magnesium & antioxidants, and a Sunnah.

palmbites.ca/products/palestinian-medjool-dates

Tatreez Aprons: Darzah

Darzah is an artisanal platform that specializes in hand-embroidered products, highlighting the age-old art of Tatreez embroidery unique to Palestinian culture.

The organization not only showcases the Tatreez art form, but empowers women artisans along the way fostering economic development & cultural preservation.

Adult & Child Bundle of Tatreez Aprons

The perfect family gift for a chef & a mini sous-chef! This adult & child Tatreez apron is handmade using a cotton blend locally sourced from Nablus by artisans (all women!) in the West Bank.

www.darzah.org/collections/aprons/products/full-length-kuffiyeh-apron-bundle-of-3-womens-mens-and-childrens

Nablus Soap is a thousand year old tradition of soap known for its gentle cleansing & moisturizing qualities, made with just 3 ingredients: water, lye, and olive oil.

Palestinian Soap Cooperative offers you a bundle of the 3 historic Nablusi soap makers supporting a tradition of soap making dating back to 1200 AD.

Nablus Soap Box

Pre-mixed boxes of traditional olive oil soap from Nablus with shipping included.

palestiniansoap.coop/products/nabulsi-soap-box

What better way to hold that soap than a handmade wooden soap dish made in the Jerash Camp (aka Gaza Camp) woodworking shop, which provides income-generating opportunities for Palestinian refugees in Jordan.

Handmade Wooden Soap Dish

Uniquely designed and crafted to keep your soap dry & make it last longer.

Use LAUNCHGOOD10 for 10% off!

sittisoap.com/products/handmade-wooden-soap-dish

Spices & Herbs: Buycott Palestine

Buycott Palestine is a social enterprise that invests & works with Palestinian businesses & farmers in Jericho & the West Bank. They’re currently sold out of medjool dates, but you can still get some tangy Palestinian sumac & zesty za’atar!

Palestinian Sumac/سماق (500 grams)

buycottpalestine.com/products/sumac-%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%82

Palestinian Za'atar/ زَعْتَر

buycottpalestine.com/products/palestinian-zaatar-500-g

Tatreez Handbag: Sunbula

Sunbula is a store in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem that sells handcrafted goods made by 25 traditional artisan collectives, to an international audience with their shipping options.

These stylish Tatreez handbags are made by the Idna Ladies' Association, an artisan group based out of a village in Hebron, West Bank.

Summer Handbag - Green | Embroidered Handbags From Palestine

This handmade embroidered handbag comes embellished with intricate Palestinian embroidery motifs. Adorned with handcrafted wooden handles, in lush green.

www.sunbula.org/en/product/4313/Summer-Handbag

Bonus: PalBox

Having trouble deciding? Then check out PalBox where you can an assortment of Palestinian products in 1 shipment (also available as a quarterly subscription).

Just One Palbox!

Al’Ard olive oil, a ceramic mug made in Hebron, a postcard by a Ramallah-based artist, and an assortment of Palestinian fine foods: Tahini, lentils, and honey.

https://www.palbox.org/products/palbox-one-time-box

All of these products directly support Palestinian businesses, benefiting farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs. If you didn't find something you love, consider sharing it with someone who will.

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