Kuffiya is made by the infamous Hirbawi Factory by Yaseer Hirbawi in Al-Khalil, Palestine.
Strawberry Tatreez motif by Shereen Quittaineh
Stitched by Darzet Thoub Ladies - H2 Communities of Al-Khalil
The strawberry is Gaza's "red gold," grown in the sandy soil of Beit Lahiya. Though not native to this land, it has taken root in its heart, nurtured by farmers' hands through cold winters.
Once carried across borders to distant markets. Now, under the shadow of genocide, even these fragile fields are being uprooted and destroyed. Through this motif, the story of Gaza's strawberry cultivation is preserved.
Palestinian women have long documented their stories and surroundings through embroidery, preserving history and identity in every stitch.
Through creating my own motifs for the plants that Palestinians are restricted from accessing on their own land,
I am continuing this tradition-using thread as a form of resistance.
This project is my way of documenting apartheid, reclaiming narratives, and strengthening my connection to my roots and identity.
Each tatreez motif is a testimony of endurance, belonging, and the fight to keep our heritage alive.
Kuffiya is made by the infamous Hirbawi Factory by Yaseer Hirbawi in Al-Khalil, Palestine.
Strawberry Tatreez motif by Shereen Quittaineh
Stitched by Darzet Thoub Ladies - H2 Communities of Al-Khalil
The strawberry is Gaza's "red gold," grown in the sandy soil of Beit Lahiya. Though not native to this land, it has taken root in its heart, nurtured by farmers' hands through cold winters.
Once carried across borders to distant markets. Now, under the shadow of genocide, even these fragile fields are being uprooted and destroyed. Through this motif, the story of Gaza's strawberry cultivation is preserved.
Palestinian women have long documented their stories and surroundings through embroidery, preserving history and identity in every stitch.
Through creating my own motifs for the plants that Palestinians are restricted from accessing on their own land,
I am continuing this tradition-using thread as a form of resistance.
This project is my way of documenting apartheid, reclaiming narratives, and strengthening my connection to my roots and identity.
Each tatreez motif is a testimony of endurance, belonging, and the fight to keep our heritage alive.
