Children’s Book: Easter in Ramallah

€15,00

Printed in Ramallah, this charming book about Easter traditions in Ramallah is written by Wafa Shami in English and illustrated by Shaima Farouki. A story about friendship and holiday traditions that have been shared among Palestinian Christian and Muslim families for centuries, the story reflects traditions of celebrating Easter holidays. The reader journeys to a fun, festive place filled with a colorful atmosphere, drum playing, love and laughter from the eyes of a child in Palestine. Dimensions : 28.5 x 20.5 cm | 11.25 x 8.12 in About the Author: Born and raised in Ramallah-Palestine, Wafa Shami moved to the U.S for college. She was inspired to write this children’s story after her son Faris was born. In addition to raising a kid, she has a food blog “Palestine in a Dish” to share food recipes she learned from her mom back in Ramallah. All purchases from Handmade Palestine support fair trade artisans sustaining their livelihoods and we donate profits from every purchase to a local not-for-profit to plant trees and protect Palestine’s environment.

THE ETHOS

In the face of systemic economic closure, the act of making is an act of resistance. Our Traditional Craft track is anchored in the preservation of the Palestinian identity through the hands of the people. This is not mass-produced "folk art"—it is the survival of the master-craftsman.

THE PILLARS

1. **The Women’s Cooperative**: Featuring the work of *Manjel Ma'qoud*, a female-led embroidery guild formed in response to the economic suffocation of 2024. Their Tatreez is a living language of village history.
2. **Hebron Fire & Earth**: Hand-blown Phoenician glass and hand-painted ceramics from the last family workshops in Hebron, utilizing techniques refined over five centuries.
3. **Bethlehem Olive Wood**: Carved from the prunings of ancient trees, ensuring the tree's health while providing livelihoods to the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative.

THE COMMITMENT
Every piece in this collection is a direct-from-source empowerment. We donate profits from every purchase to local not-for-profits like *Mashjar Juthour* to plant native trees and protect the Palestinian environment.