Mansouri Tote Bag with Sitti Smoking | Occupied Shatha

Mansouri Tote Bag with Sitti Smoking | Occupied Shatha

€25,00

Mansouri Tote Bag with Sitti Smoking | Occupied Shatha
This tote bag, made from traditional Palestinian Mansouri fabric, features an original artwork by Occupied Shatha that beautifully reflects Palestinian culture and heritage. The design showcases a personal and touching drawing of Shatha's grandmother, complete with her tattoos, headscarf, and cigarette - showing an edgy side to our Sittis that we don't often see. Customers can expect a high-quality, handmade tote that not only serves as a functional accessory but also as a meaningful piece of cultural art. The fabric is durable and well crafted, while the design adds a personal touch, making it both a stylish and heartfelt tribute to Palestinian culture. To learn more about our Artisan, Occupied Shatha, . Dimensions : 14.5 x 15.5 in (not including handles.) 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.