Newsletter Home > Sunbula Newsletter Issue #6, December 2008 Holiday Gifts from Palestine Give a gift that makes a difference New Arrivals! Sunbula provides training to our craft producers to help them develop their product lines.  Here are some of the new products as a result of this year's work.  Enjoy the craftsmanship and creativity of our artisans!   Silk Handbag Aseela Gift Box Framed Embroidery  By Women's Child Care Society By Aseela Women's Cooperative By Women's Child Care Society              Wool Handbag Silk Pillow Egg Ornaments  By Women's Chlid Care Society By Women's Child Care Society By Haneen Project            Duffel Bag - Camel Riders - Refrigerator Magnet   Pasha Pillow  By Haneen Project  By Haneen Project  By Women's Child Care Society SUPPORTING GAZA ARTISANS People of Gaza are enduring a particularly challenging winter under the total blockade of the Strip, with acute shortage of everything from fuel to food to all consumer products.  Sunbula's 2 partner organizations in Gaza - Atfaluna Crafts and UNRWA Sulafa Embroidery Project - are having difficulties obtaining raw materials and shipping the products.  By purchasing Gaza handicrafts, you will be supporting women artisans and their families in these difficult times.        Camel Key Holder  Cushion Cover - Wardah -  Velvet Coin Purse  By Atfaluna Crafts  By UNRWA Sulafa Embroidery Project  By Atfaluna Crafts              Cushion Cover - Cypress -  Photo Album  Cellphone Straps  By UNRWA Sulafa Embroidery Project  By Atfaluna Crafts  By UNRWA Sulafa Embroidery Project INTRODUCING DOMARI - Society of Gypsies in Jerusalem Sunbula is happy to announce our new partnership with Domari - Society of Gypsies in Jerusalem, the only organization in Palestine dedicated to the empowerment of the Domari (Gypsy) people, who have long suffered discrimination and stigmatization.  With the completion of Sunbula's product development training this summer and fall, they are joining us with their brand new products -- a unique blend of local Palestinian culture and Domari's vibrant heritage.        Shopping Tote Bag  Small Linen Pillow  Crocheted Earrings Shop fair trade at Sunbula's Online Craft Market! Your purchase will support the preservation of a precious cultural heritage while providing a source of livelihood to the artisans. Happy Holidays!